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Windham

#6 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in New Hampshire
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Hampshire
  • 68 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Windham is a suburb of Boston with a population of 14,344. Windham is in Rockingham County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Windham offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Windham there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Windham and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Windham are highly rated.
    About Windham...
    Population
    14,344

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $389,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,175
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    Windham Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      34
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      68.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      401.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      34
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Windham

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $117,468
    National
    $55,322
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    Windham Reviews

    68 reviews
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    Terrible overall dining options. Highly transient town - people move in with families / move out when they graduate high school. Middle school is both crowded and ill-equipped to prepare students for the rigors of high school academia. Revolving door of teachers and administrators. Now on 3rd school super in a brand new SAU. Last high school principal had a nervous breakdown and left. Quality of local school board administration is poor to fair. If your kid has college aspirations, suggest private schools in the area, which are good quality options. No center of town to speak of. Great social media interaction and engaged public.

    Good access to rec facilities, although the Ain park is typically crowded on the weekends. Public safety is top notch. 35 minutes from downtown Boston (without traffic). Suggest owning a home without municipal water. Ultra high taxes.
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    Let's start with there is no diversity here or very expensive homes. The NEW HS we are still paying for us too small design of said school is poor. No room for expansion. Few ok places to eat. Nothing that would make anyone say "I'm driving to Windham to eat at......". The community does not have a small town feel. The expansion of the HIGHWAY took care of all that, added extra 30 minutes to my commute. Windham is not all that. You have to be honest when giving a review. After reading some of the other reviews Windham residents let's get real. Oh yes the word diversity does not apply to Windham.
    Great school system, close to everything including Boston. Great for families. Close to shopping, lots to do in the area.