Windham, CT


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Windham, CT

About Windham, CT

Windham, CT is a beautiful town located in Windham County. With an estimated population of 24,000 people, Windham has something special for everyone. From outdoor activities like parks and lakes to cultural attractions like the Children's Museum–there's always something new to explore in this charming city. Residents also benefit from easy access to quality public and private schools as well as excellent healthcare facilities. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation—Windham has something special for everyone! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Connecticut
County: Windham County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Windham
Zip Codes: 06226 06280 06256
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

The area has grown to include all of Worcester county, and thus the twin cities of Fitchburg and Leominster to the north, typical New England towns with similar economic challenges. There is a strong sense of community pride. Central location relative to Boston, discount air service and other amenities in Providence, and other points New England make it attractive.

Worcester is located in a valley surrounded by hills and ridges rising from 500 feet above the city to over 1,000 feet 15 miles north. There are long valleys, some with reservoirs, between the nearby hills. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshire Hills to the west plays an important part in weather and climate. Rapid weather changes occur when storms move up the East Coast from the Carolinas. The mountains provide some shelter from storm systems from the west. Summers are moderate. Winters are usually moderate for the latitude but have frequent cold snaps. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year, with summer thunderstorms developing over the mountains. First freeze is mid-October, last is late April.

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Windham Cost of Living

Educated population, local arts and culture, and central location make Windham a great place to live.

$257,500
-31.3% lower than avg
$49,528
-39.4% lower than avg
9.1 / 5.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Windham Crime
26.2 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Windham, Connecticut
$49,320
for a family
$42,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Windham
   Educated population
Economy
   Local arts and culture
Harsh winters
   Central location
Cost of living
Cost of Living