North Windham is a small town of 5,525 in Maine, with a median household income of $90,604
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Windham stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Windham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Windham city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 99.6
North Windham's overall cost of living index is 99.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Windham costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Windham, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$273,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,231
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,604
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Windham's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
43.7 /100k
Property Crime
515.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Windham is served primarily by RSU 14.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Windham, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 14
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Windham sees average highs of 28.8°F in January
and 80.1°F in July,
with 49.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 84.0 inches of snow per year.
North Windham's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Windham roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $273,300 and median rent is $1,231/month.
North Windham's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 515.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Windham are operated by RSU 14.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Windham, ME has a population of 5,525, a median household income of $90,604, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Windham averages 28.8°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.8 inches
with about 84.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Windham, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04062.
The population of North Windham, Maine is 5,525 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Windham: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $273,300, median household income $90,604, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Windham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.