What are the schools like in Windham, OH?

Windham is served primarily by Windham Exempted Village. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Windham?

The median household income in Windham, OH is $39,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.9%.

What is the weather like in Windham, OH?

Windham has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Windham, OH affordable or expensive?

Windham's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Windham is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,500 and the median rent is $926 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Windham, OH?

Windham has a violent crime rate of 89.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 960.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Windham, OH a Good Place to Live?

Windham is a small town of 1,777 in Ohio, with a median household income of $39,000 and a 13.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Windham stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All 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: 92.8

Windham's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Windham costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Windham, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$926	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Windham's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

89.2 /100k

Property Crime

960.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Windham is served primarily by Windham Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Windham, OH	National Avg
School District	Windham Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Windham sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 62.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Windham, OH
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	62.9"

Demographics

Metric	Windham, OH	National Avg
Population	1,777	—
Median Age	29.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garrettsville, OH 4 mi Newton Falls, OH 5 mi South Canal, OH 5 mi Hiram, OH 7 mi Leavittsburg, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Windham

Windham, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44288

Windham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windham, OH affordable or expensive?

Windham's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Windham roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,500 and median rent is $926/month.

What is the crime rate in Windham, OH?

Windham's violent crime rate is 89.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Windham?

Public schools in Windham are operated by Windham Exempted Village. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 6.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Windham, OH a good place to live?

Windham, OH has a population of 1,777, a median household income of $39,000, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Windham?

Windham averages 32.5°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 62.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Windham?

Windham, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44288.

What is the population of Windham?

The population of Windham, Ohio is 1,777 with a median age of 29.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Windham?

Key numbers for living in Windham: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $118,500, median household income $39,000, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.