At a Glance
Median Income
$56,558
$30,023 per capita
Home Value
$214,200
Zillow: $288,145
Median Rent
$954/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
298/100K
1,996/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 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
3.0 / 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 $56,558 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewiston is $214,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,145. Median rent is $954/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Lewiston reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,996/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population37,886
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,558
Per Capita$30,023
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,200
Rent$954
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$288,145
Housing Units16,725
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property1,996/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault162/100K
Burglary340/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation328 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewiston was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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