Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A Local's Perspective
From Nutfield Farmland to Rockingham County's Premium I-93 Address
Windham's land was part of the 1719 Nutfield settlement founded by Scots-Irish Presbyterian immigrants who also settled neighboring Derry and Londonderry. The town was incorporated in its own right in 1742 under a charter from colonial Governor Benning Wentworth — its name possibly honoring Windham in Ireland or Sir Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, though sources differ. For most of the next two centuries Windham stayed a small farming town; its transformation into one of Rockingham County's most sought-after suburbs is a distinctly late-20th-century story, driven above all by direct access to Interstate 93 at Exit 3.
That transformation is visible all over town today: Searles Castle, a roughly 20-room Tudor-revival estate built 1905–1915 for industrialist Edward Searles from granite quarried on his own land in Pelham, now operates as an event venue and anchors a historic campus that also includes Searles School and Chapel and the Armstrong Memorial Building. Cobbett's Pond, a 302-acre spring-fed lake with its own town beach, and Windham Country Club, an 18-hole course carrying a Golf Digest 4-star rating, round out the town's recreational identity, alongside Griffin Park's modern, inclusive playground and the paved Windham Rail Trail. The town grew 16.4% between the 2010 and 2020 Censuses, to 15,817 residents, and now carries an ACS-estimated median household income near $189,450 — reflecting Windham's position as a premium, highly-rated-schools bedroom community roughly 37 miles / 45 minutes from downtown Boston.
That premium positioning shows clearly in the numbers. Bentley's own PrimeMLS data puts Windham's single-family median sale price at $725,000 (avg. $817,162) across its tracked trailing window, with homes selling in about 30 days at roughly 101% of list price; 2026 has run a bit hotter still, with a $785,000 median sale price and $941,956 average across 81 year-to-date sales, following a 2025 full-year median of $811,000. Third-party sources tell a consistent story — Zillow puts the town's average home value at $799,593 (up 0.8% year-over-year as of mid-2026), while Movoto reported a $848,000 median list price in June 2026 — all pointing to one of the pricier, more competitive markets in Bentley's Southern New Hampshire coverage area.
At a Glance
- Population
- 15,817 (2020 Census)
- Land Area
- 26.75 sq mi (27.78 sq mi incl. water)
- County
- Rockingham, NH
- 2025 Tax Rate
- $14.15 / $1,000 (2026 rate not yet set)
- Median Household Income
- ~$189,450 (2023/2024 ACS estimate)
Source-verified as of 2026-07-29.
Highlights
Why People Choose Windham
Searles Castle
A roughly 20-room Tudor-revival estate built 1905–1915 for industrialist Edward Searles from granite, fieldstone, and sandstone quarried on his own land in Pelham — modeled loosely on England's Stanton Harcourt Manor and now operated as an event venue.
Cobbett's Pond
A 302-acre spring-fed lake on the east side of town, roughly 2 miles long with depths to 50 feet — home to the lifeguarded Windham Town Beach (June through Labor Day) and popular for boating and fishing.
Griffin Park
A modern town park off Range Road (built 2005) with an inclusive, accessible playground, three baseball fields, a soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, and a paved figure-eight walking loop.
Windham Rail Trail
A 4.1-mile paved multi-use trail running to the Derry town line, where it connects into the 18-mile Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail toward Fremont — popular for walking, jogging, and biking.
Windham Country Club
An 18-hole golf course carrying a Golf Digest 4-star rating, one of the anchors of the town's country-club-suburb character.
Windham Town Hall & Searles School Complex
The town's small civic core, including Windham's historic Town Hall and the Searles School and Chapel / Armstrong Memorial Building campus tied to the same Searles family history as the castle.
Neighborhoods
Windham's Neighborhoods & Villages
Cobbett's Pond & Lakefront
The town's water-oriented area around Cobbett's Pond, ranging from older cottage-style camps to fully renovated year-round lake homes — consistently among Windham's higher-demand, higher-priced areas.
Route 111 Corridor / Windham Center
The town's commercial spine and civic center, convenient to I-93, shops, and services — the most practical area for commuters into Massachusetts or up to Manchester.
Moeckel Pond & Rail-Trail Corridor
Quieter, more wooded sections of town near the Windham Rail Trail and Deer Leap conservation land, with larger lots and more distance between homes — popular with buyers prioritizing privacy over walkability.
Lifestyle
Life in Windham
Windham's day-to-day life centers on Cobbett's Pond in the summer, the Rail Trail and Griffin Park year-round, and a country-club-suburb pace built around some of Southern New Hampshire's most consistently highly-rated schools.
Parks & Recreation
Parks in Windham
Griffin Park
Range Road, Windham, NH
- Inclusive, accessible playground (built 2005)
- 3 baseball fields
- Soccer field
- Tennis & basketball courts
- ~1-mile paved figure-eight walking loop
Windham Town Beach (Cobbett's Pond)
- Lifeguarded swimming, June through Labor Day
- 302-acre spring-fed lake
- Boating and fishing
Windham Rail Trail
- 4.1-mile paved multi-use trail
- Connects to the 18-mile Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail
- Walking, jogging, and biking
Schools
Schools Serving Windham
Public Schools
Golden Brook School
PreK–4
Windham Center School
Grades 5–6
Windham Middle School
Grades 7–8
Windham High School
Grades 9–12 (opened 2009)
Private Schools
Windham Woods School
Grades 1–12 (small private school for students with learning differences)
School assignments are subject to change — always verify directly with the school district before making a decision. Source (verified 2026-07-29)
HOA & Condo Communities
Windham Associations
Windham's HOA-style living is concentrated in a handful of 55+ active-adult condominium communities rather than large master-planned subdivisions.
Whispering Winds
A 55+ active-adult community of about 40 attached homes with a clubhouse offering multipurpose gathering space and an HOA that covers snow removal and shared grounds.
The Willows of Windham
18 attached condominiums for residents 55 and over, set on about 14.5 acres.
Villages at Windham Meadows
A 55+ community split into two sections — age-restricted townhouse condos and a separate area of detached two-bedroom homes with no age restriction.
New Construction
Building in Windham
New construction in Windham tends toward larger, upgraded colonial-style single-family homes and custom builds rather than entry-level tract housing, spread across a handful of active subdivisions and builders.
Highclere
A newer single-family subdivision in Windham featuring colonial-style new construction.
Lilac Ridge
A luxury new-construction community featuring large single-family homes (including five-bedroom, multi-bath layouts) on multi-acre lots.
Castle Reach & Deer Run
Established newer-construction subdivisions referenced alongside Windham's other higher-end residential development.
Nearby Communities
How Windham Compares
Derry
Bordering town to the north, connected to Windham via the Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail.
Salem
Bordering town to the south and east, a larger commercial hub near the Massachusetts state line.
Londonderry
Bordering town to the west, sharing Windham's I-93 access with a more orchard-and-airport-corridor character.
FAQ
Windham Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Windham, NH?
Windham's 2025 tax rate is $14.15 per $1,000 of assessed value, per the NH Department of Revenue Administration's municipal tax rate list. A 2026 rate had not yet been finalized as of this writing — New Hampshire towns typically get their new rates set each fall.
How do I commute to Boston from Windham?
Windham sits directly on Interstate 93 at Exit 3, about 37 miles / 45 minutes to downtown Boston depending on traffic. Manchester–Boston Regional Airport is closer, roughly 20 miles / 25 minutes north.
What's the current home price range in Windham?
Bentley's own PrimeMLS data puts Windham's median single-family sale price at $725,000 (average $817,162) across its tracked trailing window, with a 2026 year-to-date median of $785,000. Zillow separately reports an average home value of $799,593 (up 0.8% year-over-year as of mid-2026), and Movoto reported an $848,000 median list price in June 2026.
What schools would my kids attend in Windham?
Windham runs its own single-town school district, SAU 95: Golden Brook School (PreK–4), Windham Center School (grades 5–6), Windham Middle School (grades 7–8), and Windham High School (grades 9–12, opened 2009). The district is consistently one of New Hampshire's higher-ranked, per Niche's 2026 rankings.
Is Windham's Cobbett's Pond good for swimming and boating?
Yes — Cobbett's Pond is a 302-acre spring-fed lake with depths to 50 feet, home to the town-run, lifeguarded Windham Town Beach (open June through Labor Day) plus boating and fishing access.
Are there 55+ or active-adult communities in Windham?
Yes — Windham has several age-restricted condominium communities, including Whispering Winds (about 40 attached homes with a clubhouse), The Willows of Windham (18 condos on 14.5 acres), and Villages at Windham Meadows, which also includes a non-age-restricted section of detached homes.
Is there new construction available in Windham?
Yes, though it tends toward larger, upgraded colonial-style single-family homes and custom builds rather than entry-level tract housing — subdivisions like Highclere and Lilac Ridge are among the more visible recent examples, with new-home prices spanning roughly $385,000 to over $2 million depending on lot and finish level.
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