Community Contact Town of Windham
David Sullivan, Town Administrator
PO Box 120, 3 North Lowell Road
Windham, NH 03087

Telephone 432-7732
Fax (603) 425-6582
E-mail dsullivan@town.windham.nh.us
Web Site windhamnewhampshire.com/

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

County Rockingham
Tourism Region Merrimack Valley
Planning Commission Rockingham
Regional Development Rockingham Economic Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 3
State Senate
District 19
State Representative
District 76
Incorporated: 1741

Origin: The second town to be incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth, Windham was separated from Londonderry in 1741. It was named for Sir Charles Wyndham, Earl of Egremont and Baron Cockermouth, who was a member of Parliament and Secretary of State when the Rockingham government favored conciliation with the American colonies.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 663 residents in 1790

Population Trends: Population in Windham grew slightly more than 11 times larger over the last five decades, the seventh highest percent increase. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 19 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 128 percent increase between 1960-1970. Windham's population increased by a total of 9,745 residents, going from 964 in 1950 to 10,709 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Windham was 12,205 residents, which ranked 23rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 430.0 persons per square mile of land area. Windham contains 26.7 square miles of land area and 1.0 square miles of inland water area.

Villages and Place Names: West Windham, Windham Depot

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2003 Annual Budget $9,813,940
Zoning Ordinance 1954/03
Master Plan 2000
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Planning Board
Appointed:
Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees

Public Library Nesmith

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating 6/9
Emergency Medical Service Municipal

Nearest Hospital(s):
Parkland Medical Center, Derry
Distance: 10 miles Staffed Beds: 82

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH; Granite State
Natural Gas Supplier Petroleum NH Gas
Water Supplier Pennichuck Water Works

Sanitation Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
Private
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Mandatory

Telephone Company Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
Yes
Residential
Yes

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $20.05
2003 Equalization Ratio 74.8
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $14.91

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
93.3%
Commercial Land and Buildings
5.9%
Other Property including Utilities
0.9%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 4,331

2002 Single-Family Units 4,037
Building Permits Issued
130
2002 Multi-Family Units 285
Building Permits Issued
36
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 9

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 12,205 290,102
2000 10,709 277,359
1990 9,000 245,845
1980 5,664 190,345
1970 3,008 138,951

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
5,388 Female 5,321

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
741
Age 5 to 19
2,613
Age 20 to 34
1,390
Age 35 to 54
4,266
Age 55 to 64
993
Age 65 and over
706
Median Age
37.8 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
96.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $38,559
Median 4-person family income $99,570
Median household income $94,794

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$71,801
Female
$36,153

Families below the poverty level 1.1%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
5,453 6,712
Employed
4,979 6,305
Unemployed
474 407
Unemployment Rate
8.7% 6.1%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
284 445
Average Weekly Wage
$521 $1,038

Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
1,129 1,991
Average Weekly Wage
$393 $702

Total Private Industry
Average Employment
1,413 2,436
Average Weekly Wage
$419 $763

Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
241 386
Average Weekly Wage
$529 $724

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
1,654 2,822
Average Weekly Wage
$435 $758
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Windham operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Salem District: SAU 28
Career Technology Center(s): Pinkerton Academy; Salem High School Region: 17

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
3 1
Grade Levels
P R 1-5 6-8
Total Enrollment
1,007 561
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 11 Total Capacity: 543
Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Chester College of New England; Rivier; Daniel Webster

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. Power supplies 100+ 1980
JD Machine, Inc. Precision machine parts 35 1985
International Adhesive Coating adhesive tapes 20 1982
AJ Letizie Meat Distribution 30
Park Place Lanes Bowling alley 26
Delahunty Nurseries & Florist Nursery, florist, and Gift shop 25-65 seasonal

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
State Routes 111, 111A
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-93, Exit 3
Distance Local access
Railroad No
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Nashua
Runway
5,501 feet
Lighted?
Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance
18 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
21 miles
Portland, ME
97 miles
Boston, MA
37 miles
New York City, NY
237 miles
Montreal, Quebec
277 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
88.7%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
6.5%
Public transportation
0.3%
Walked
0.8%
Other Means
0.3%
Worked at home
3.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work 31.5 minutes


Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
13%
Commuting to another NH community
41%
Commuting out-of-state
47%

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
O YMCA/YWCA
O Boys Club/Girls Club
X Golf Courses
O Swimming: Indoor Facility
O Swimming: Outdoor Facility
O Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
O Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X Bowling Facilities
X Museums
O Cinemas
O Performing Arts Facilities
X Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
X Youth Sports: Hockey
O Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
X Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
O Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area

Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre

Other: Searles Castle

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