Cost of Living in Windham, NY

With a cost of living index of 84, Windham, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 28% below the New York state average of 111. Windham is a small community of 212 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Windham's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $858 (35% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $259,800 (15% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Windham is $168,309, which is 124% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 6% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.