Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Windham
Windham, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,136
Population
6,161
Renter Mix
24% Rent
This Connecticut town is full of historic homes and sites
Peaceful
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Historic
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University
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Just over a 30-minute drive east from Hartford, Windham houses seven historic places within its nearly 28 square miles. This isn’t a densely packed area. Green space and forests give way to well-spaced, New England style homes with wraparound porches and undeniable charm.
There’s not much in the way of entertainment within Windham’s borders, but Willimantic is just a few minutes way. The home of Eastern Connecticut State University provides a small-town atmosphere with endearing restaurants local hotspots. Windham’s proximity to the university makes it a perfect fit for students or faculty who want to be close to work but enjoy the peace of the countryside.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,060
Average: $83,420
Education
882
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,305
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Windham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Windham, CT is $1,136 for one bedroom, and $1,802 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windham has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,136/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$2,866/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Windham, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Charles High Barrows Stem Academy
Public
Grades K-8
553 Students
Public
Grades K-5
255 Students
Public
Grades K-5
224 Students
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
212 Students
Charles High Barrows Stem Academy
Public
Grades K-8
553 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
662 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
174 Students
Act Magnet School (Arts At The Capitol Theater) -
Public
Grades 9-12
134 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wickware Planetarium
- Mansfield Hollow State Park
- Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
- Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
- Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.