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Manchester, NH vs Windham, NH

Manchester, NH vs Windham, NH: What the data shows

Manchester, NH is in Manchester, NH while Windham, NH is in Windham, NH — both in the same state. On home prices, Manchester, NH is the more affordable option at $326,500 median — $283,400 less than Windham, NH's $609,900. WYLT rates Manchester, NH as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Windham, NH as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Windham, NH has the stronger safety profile of the two. Manchester, NH has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Windham, NH has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Manchester, NH has Low flood risk and Windham, NH has Low flood risk.

Manchester, NH is the more walkable neighborhood. Manchester, NH scores 80/100 (very walkable) versus Windham, NH's 13/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Manchester, NH has the higher school rating Manchester, NH rates 5.8/10 and Windham, NH rates 4.5/10.

CategoryManchester, NHWindham, NH
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$327K

Lower price

$610K
Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$3K
Median Income$74K$172K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score80/100

More walkable

13/100
Transit Score44/100

Better transit

1/100
Bike Score44/100

More bikeable

1/100
Commute30 min

Shorter commute

50 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools5.8/10

Better schools

4.5/10
Best for
young professionalsstudentsshort‑term renters
FamiliesHigh earnersHomeowners

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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