At a Glance
Median Income
$71,047
$37,589 per capita
Home Value
$290,900
Zillow: $375,114
Median Rent
$938/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
2,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lewiston residents earn a median household income of $71,047 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,589. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewiston is $290,900 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,114. Median rent is $938/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Lewiston reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,900/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population34,471
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,964/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,047
Per Capita$37,589
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$3,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A
Home Value$290,900
Rent$938
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$375,114
Housing Units14,978
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property2,900/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary440/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation1,273 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Lewiston was founded in 1861.
The median home in Lewiston was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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