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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca Martin

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lewiston

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Median household income is $56,558, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still mana...

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Hazel Richardson

Remote worker thinking about Lewiston

Hey, I work in education and Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. Median household income is $56,558, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Honestly, I thin...

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Miles Kim

Moving to Lewiston for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Rent is about $954/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. Median household income is $56,558, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather tak...

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Richard E.

Best apartments in Lewiston under ?

Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. You can expect to pay around $954 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense o...

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Hazel Richardson

Working remotely from Lewiston

The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Hazel Richardson

Best neighborhoods in Lewiston

Hello, The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Maya Brown

Job hunting in Lewiston -tips?

OK so I'm a 42-year-old software engineer and Homes are going for about $214,200 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Caroline Phillips

Dog-friendly places in Lewiston?

Hey everyone, I've been here for 8 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 37,886 people. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough du...

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Hudson R.

Worst things about Lewiston nobody talks about

OK so Born and raised here. Rent is about $954/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $954 for rent here. The median home value here is around $214,200, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the commu...

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Benjamin R.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lewiston

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic ca...

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Luca Martin

First time home buyer in Lewiston

Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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Cora R.

Best hidden gems in Lewiston

Hey, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. Median household income is $56,558, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $214,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,886 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Genesis Turner

Should I move to Lewiston or stay in Kansas City?

With a population of 37,886, Lewiston is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Luca Martin

Living in Lewiston -the reality

So, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end...

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Adrian L.

Best industries in Lewiston right now

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $214,200 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

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Kennedy M.

Things that make Lewiston unique

Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?

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Richard E.

How is Lewiston for outdoor activities?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $954 for rent here. Average temperature is around 46--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $56,558 in Lewiston. Crime rate is something to consider -Lewiston sits at 298.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life ...

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