At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$53,493 per capita
Home Value
$222,700
Zillow: $332,600
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,179/100K
5,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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+
3.7 / 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 $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,493. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lewiston is $222,700 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,600. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Lewiston reports 1,179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,357/100K.
Education
44.6% of adults in Lewiston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lewiston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,527
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density2,297/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$53,493
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,700
Rent$1,082
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$332,600
Housing Units1,403
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,179/100K
Property5,357/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation369 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Lewiston was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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