Lewiston, Maine
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 3% for natural disaster risk
- top 6% for sales tax
- bottom 8% for annual snowfall
Lewiston is a mid-size city in Maine with about 38,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, sales tax, and air quality. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and annual snowfall.
Official websitelewistonmaine.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.6 in
humid 46%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 37% of US places
Home Value$190k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$903better than 51% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.48%better than 26% of US places
Income Tax7.10%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax5.50%better than 94% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.09%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.2 in61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall65.1 inbetter than 8% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk16.6better than 97% of US places
Air Quality31 AQIbetter than 90% of US places
School Quality70.6better than 66% of US places
Violent Crime1181/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Crime1938/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population37,57796th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.0%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.7%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 85% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance126 mibetter than 25% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby29.01better than 28% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewiston an affordable place to live?
- Lewiston is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 37% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lewiston?
- The median home value in Lewiston is $190k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lewiston?
- Median household income in Lewiston is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lewiston?
- Median gross rent in Lewiston is $903 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lewiston safe?
- Lewiston is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1181/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 1938/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lewiston?
- Lewiston averages 69°F in July and 21°F in January, with 45.2 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lewiston?
- Public-school quality in Lewiston is above average, scoring better than 66% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lewiston?
- The average one-way commute in Lewiston is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)