At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$21,945 per capita
Home Value
$328,900
Zillow: $302,332
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
39.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
18.6% smoking rate
How Lewiston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lewiston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lewiston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lewiston residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,945. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewiston is $328,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,332. Median rent is $1,056/month, with 39.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
7.9% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,434
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$21,945
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
B
Home Value$328,900
Rent$1,056
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$302,332
Housing Units701
Rent Burden39.8%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,140 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewiston was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.