Living in Windham, CT
Windham is a Windham County town that includes the Willimantic mill district on the Willimantic River, Eastern Connecticut State University, and the Frog Bridge.
Windham at a glance
- Median sale price
- $284,500+0.3% vs last year 192 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.85 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,500 median-priced home
- Population
- 24,105 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi 898 per sq mi
What it is like in Windham
Windham is in Windham County in eastern Connecticut. It covers 26.85 square miles of land, has a population of 24,105, and borders Scotland, Chaplin, Mansfield, Franklin, Lebanon, Sprague, Columbia and Coventry. Its communities include Willimantic, Windham Center, North Windham and South Windham.
Colonists settled the area in the 1690s and Windham was incorporated in 1693. Willimantic grew around textile mills, was incorporated as a city in 1893, and was consolidated back into the town in 1983. Eastern Connecticut State University is in Willimantic, and the Willimantic Armory and the Windham Center Historic District are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Willimantic Whitewater Park and Windham Mills State Heritage Park are in the mill district, and the town also has Julia De Burgos Park, Jillson Square Park, War Memorial Park and The Golf Club at Windham. The Frog Bridge (Thread City Crossing) crosses the Willimantic River, and the Windham Textile and History Museum on Union Street covers the textile industry. The Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum on Bridge Street has a roundhouse and turntable.
Main Street has Willimantic Brewing Company at 967 Main Street, a brewpub in a former post office, Silk City Coffee at 869 Main Street and Mofongo at 1405 Main Street.
Getting around from Windham
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 46 min | 32 |
| New Haven | 86 min | 67 |
| Stamford | 138 min | 105 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 192 min | 140 |
| Boston | 122 min | 93 |
| Providence | 63 min | 46 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 66 min | 44 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 6 and Routes 14, 32, 66, 195, 203 and 289 serve the town. Drive times: Hartford 46 minutes (32 miles), Providence 63 minutes (46 miles), Bradley Airport 66 minutes (44 miles), New Haven 86 minutes (67 miles), Boston 122 minutes (93 miles) and New York City Midtown 192 minutes (140 miles). Windham Airport is in North Windham.
There is no passenger rail service in Windham; Willimantic has a freight stop on the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
Schools in Windham
9 public schools in Windham School District, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS and Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 5
- Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy
- Natchaug
- North Windham
- W. B. Sweeney
- Windham Center
Middle 1
- Windham
High school 3
- Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
- Windham High School
- Windham Technical High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Windham School District, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS and Connecticut Technical Education and Career System on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Windham
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Bakery on Main Street selling cupcakes in many flavors, including gluten-free and vegan varieties.
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Restaurant serving pizza, grinders, calzones, salads, grill items and Italian entrees, with catering.
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Diner on Main Street serving breakfast and lunch.
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Mexican restaurant with a menu that includes huaraches, enchiladas verdes, tortas and quesabirria.
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Coffee shop serving espresso drinks, paninis, avocado toast and baked goods such as cinnamon rolls and scones.
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Pizzeria serving pizzas, wraps, grinders, salads and wings from a Pleasant Street storefront.
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Puerto Rican restaurant with a fusion menu in the former Friendly's building.
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Restaurant serving Thai dishes such as pad thai and curries along with pho.
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Coffee shop on Main Street, a second location of the Manchester cafe, in the c. 1831 Dr. William Witter House.
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Seafood market on Main Street selling raw and cooked seafood for takeout.
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Irish pub on Church Street with a food menu and live music on some evenings.
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Pizzeria on Main Street offering pizza by the pie and slice along with other Italian-American dishes.
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Wood-fired pizza restaurant with small plates, cocktails and local beer, using produce from a Lebanon farm.
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Brewpub founded in 1997 in a former post office, brewing its own beer and serving food as Main Street Cafe.
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Restaurant specializing in chicken wings and pizzas.
Things to do and see 3
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Volunteer-run railroad museum with a roundhouse, a 60-foot turntable and restored station buildings.
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Bridge over the Willimantic River and rail tracks carrying frog sculptures that recall the 1754 Windham Frog Fight.
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Museum in the former American Thread Company headquarters covering the region's textile industry.
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Windham housing market
Over the last 12 months, 192 homes sold in Windham with a median sale price of $284,500 and a median of 12 days on market. There are 28 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $181 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 0.3% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.8 months.
Windham's town-wide property tax rate is 27.85 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,500 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Windham
What is the median home price in Windham, CT?
The median sale price in Windham is $284,500, based on 192 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Windham, CT?
Windham's town-wide property tax rate is 27.85 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,500 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Windham, CT from Hartford?
Windham is about 32 miles and a 46-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Windham, CT from New York City?
Windham is about 140 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 192-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of Windham, CT?
Windham has about 24,105 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 26.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Windham, CT?
Windham has 9 public schools in Windham School District, Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS and Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Windham, CT?
There are 28 homes for sale in Windham right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What is Willimantic?
Willimantic is the former city within the Town of Windham, incorporated as a city in 1893 and consolidated into the town in 1983. It is the center of the mill district and home to Eastern Connecticut State University.
What is the Frog Bridge?
Thread City Crossing, known as the Frog Bridge, spans the Willimantic River and rail tracks. Its frog sculptures refer to the Windham Frog Fight of 1754.
How far is Windham from Hartford?
Hartford is 32 miles and about 46 minutes by car. Providence is 46 miles and 63 minutes.
Does Windham have passenger rail?
No. There is a freight stop in Willimantic on the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
Which towns border Windham?
Scotland, Chaplin, Mansfield, Franklin, Lebanon, Sprague, Columbia and Coventry.
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