Windham is a small, scenic township
Windham is a very rural Wyoming County community of about 740 residents. “It’s not a hotbed of people,” says Realtor Raul Azpiazu with Howard Hanna At Home Realty, who has sold many homes in the area. Locals won’t find much here besides farmland and houses on acres of land. The secluded township spans 32 square miles, and the Susquehanna River runs along its northern border. Windham is also near a wealth of outdoor activities, including the sprawling Vosburg Neck State Park. “It’s very bucolic,” Azpiazu says.
Outdoor activities are popular, like hiking Vosburg Neck State Park
Hiking, fishing, biking and camping are very popular in all of Wyoming County. Vosburg Neck State Park is about 13 miles east of Windham, and here, visitors can wander 7 miles of trails, some that meander past an old canal and others that travel through the forest. The nearly 700-acre park borders the Susquehanna River, and occasional benches offer scenic views. Nearby Creek Junction Park offers a playground, picnic shelter, sports fields and a basketball court. The community also has ponds where locals can fish or relax by the shore. Plus, the Susquehanna River offers many waterfront activities. “There is a lot of camping, fishing and boating on the river,” Azpiazu says.
Homes are often on acres of farmland
There’s a lot of elbow room between houses in Windham. Lots often occupy multiple acres, and homes typically have long driveways leading to garages. Rolling farmland, gentle hills and large pine and oak trees are everyday sights for residents. Colonial Revivals and farmhouses are common, and prices can range from around $190,000 to $490,000.
Two school districts serve Windham
Windham kids are zoned for one of two school districts. Those in the northern part of town often attend the Wyalusing Area School District. Wyalusing Valley Elementary School, which educates kindergarten to sixth-grade students, gets a C-plus from Niche, while Wyalusing Valley Junior-Senior High School receives a B-minus. Students in the southern part of the community are zoned for the Tunkhannock Area School District. Tunkhannock Area Primary Center educates kindergarten to second-grade students. Niche does not grade the school. Tunkhannock Area Intermediate educates third to sixth graders and receives a C-plus; Tunkhannock STEM Academy teaches seventh-grade students and gets a C; and Tunkhannock High earns a B-minus.
Shopping and dining in nearby Tunkhannock
Windham is residential, so folks must travel to nearby communities to run errands. “It may be secluded, but there are cities nearby where people can go shopping or go out to eat,” Azpiazu says. About 17 miles east, residents can find some everyday amenities in Tunkhannock, like Dollar General, Walmart Supercenter, Weis Markets and Aldi. Some restaurants are here, too. Twigs Restaurant & Café has a cozy atmosphere and serves everything from crab cake sandwiches and cheesesteaks to pasta dishes and chicken parmigiana. At nearby Greenley’s BBQ, locals walk up to the counter and order pulled pork sandwiches, mac and cheese and coleslaw.
People often use backroads to get around
Windham is car-dependent. “Being so rural, we are accustomed to traveling places,” Azpiazu says. “For us, 20 miles away is nothing.” Pennsylvania state Route 4002 is the community’s primary thoroughfare, and many residents rely on back roads to get around. It’s about 40 miles to Scranton, 100 miles to Allentown, 150 miles to Philadelphia and 170 miles to New York City. For air travel, Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is about 42 miles southeast.
Written By
Adreanna DeMarino
