Cost of Living in North Windham, ME
Population 5,633 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
North Windham sits on the smaller end of the Maine city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, North Windham lies roughly 75 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in North Windham
The median home value in North Windham is $309,900 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,304/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,972/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. Overall, North Windham has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.
North Windham has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
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🛒 Food & Groceries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in North Windham, ME?
North Windham has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.
What is average rent in North Windham, ME?
The median gross rent in North Windham is $1,304 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in North Windham?
The median home value in North Windham is $309,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in North Windham?
The median household income in North Windham is $86,972 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in North Windham, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Windham is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is North Windham, ME affordable?
North Windham is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).
North Windham at a Glance
- Population
- 5,633
- Median Income
- $86,972
- Home Value
- $309,900
- Median Rent
- $1,304/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.6%
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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