What are the schools like in South Windham, ME?

School district data for South Windham is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Windham?

The median household income in South Windham, ME is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in South Windham, ME?

South Windham has an average high temperature of 28.8°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 68.7 inches.

South Windham, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in South Windham, ME?

South Windham has a violent crime rate of 43.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 515.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Windham, ME a Good Place to Live?

South Windham is a small town of 834 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A and a 8.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: South Windham's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Windham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the South Windham metro area.

Metric	South Windham, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South 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

Metric	South Windham, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Windham sees average highs of 28.8°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 68.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Windham, ME
Average High — January	28.8°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	68.7"

Demographics

Metric	South Windham, ME	National Avg
Population	834	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	6.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Little Falls, ME 1 mi Gorham, ME 3 mi Westbrook, ME 4 mi North Windham, ME 6 mi Standish, ME 7 mi

South Windham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Windham, ME affordable or expensive?

South Windham has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in South Windham, ME?

South 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.

What are the schools like in South Windham?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Windham, ME a good place to live?

South Windham, ME has a population of 834, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in South Windham?

South Windham averages 28.8°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 68.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Windham?

The population of South Windham, Maine is 834 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Windham?

Key numbers for living in South Windham: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Windham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.