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Windham, CT

Windham is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It contains the former city of Willimantic as well as the communities of Windham Center, North Windham, and South Windham. Willimantic, an incorporated city since 1893, was consolidated with the town in 1983. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 24,428 at the 2020 census.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the region was occupied by Algonquian peoples, including the Pequot, Mohegan, Narragansett, and Nipmuck. After the conclusion of the Pequot War in 1638, the Pequots ceased to exist as a tribe; after King Philip's War ended in 1678, the Narragansett and Nipmuck did as well, leaving the Mohegans the only native power in the region. The settlement of Windham was left to settlers by Joshua Uncas, son of Uncas, in a will dated 1675. Settlers moved in and held their first town meeting on May 18, 1691. The tract was named the town of Windham in May 1692 and was incorporated into Hartford County in the fall of 1693.

Starting in the early nineteenth century, the town's center of activity moved from Windham to Willimantic, as the water power available there led to the establishment of factories. First established as a borough in 1833, it was incorporated as a separate city in 1893, then reincorporated into the town of Windham in 1983 as its industry declined.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72.3 km²), of which, 27.1 square miles (70.1 km²) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.2 km²) of it (3.04%) is water.

Windham places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Windham Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Super Future Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes.  Flanders Nature Center is perfect for those who enjoy combining outdoor activities with fitness, such as hiking and yoga. A Balanced Body Massage and Spa provides therapeutic massages to help alleviate stress and promote relaxation. For organic treatments and holistic care, A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa is an excellent choice. Bend Yoga and Wellness offers various yoga classes to improve flexibility and mindfulness. The Windham Community Center hosts numerous wellness activities and events for all ages. Windham Recreation Department organizes various physical fitness and recreational programs to keep the community active.

The top sites in Windham, CT are the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum, Windham Textile and History Museum, and Mansfield Hollow State Park

Population: 24,428 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06226. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Area: 27.9 sq mi (72.3 km²).

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What county is Windham, CT?

Windham is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It contains the former city of Willimantic as well as the communities of Windham Center, North Windham, and South Windham. Willimantic, an incorporated city since 1893, was consolidated with the town in 1983. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 24,428 at the 2020 census.

Is Windham, CT expensive?

Based on our Windham cost of living calculator, Windham is 4% more expensive than the national average and 10% less expensive to live in than the average city in Connecticut. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Windham are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Windham are more affordable than average in the United States. Housing costs in Windham are less affordable than average in the United States. Healthcare costs in Windham are less affordable than the US average.

What are the demographics of Windham, CT?

There are 23,570 residents in Windham, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.78% are males and 52.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.26% of the resident pool in Windham, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.15%. Additionally, 6.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 20,235 people in Windham currently live in the same house as they did last year.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Windham

Eastern Connecticut State University

Point 2 Homes

Erieri

Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum

Windham Textile and History Museum

Mansfield Hollow State Park

Windham Hospital

Super Future Fitness

Flanders Nature Center

A Balanced Body Massage and Spa

A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa

Bend Yoga and Wellness 

Windham Community Center

Windham Recreation Department 

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