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Cora R. best-worst

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 so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Jaxon G.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.

I've been here 5 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Nolan K.
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much manageable but now it's pretty good.
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Emma Ross
exactly what I was thinking
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