Lewiston

Lewiston, Maine Overview

Lewiston faces challenges across several categories, earning a B grade (53.4/100) and ranking #17 of 20 cities in Maine. Even so, the city scores 77/100 in Environment — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 32/100.

Income & Employment in Lewiston

Lewiston’s median income of $56,558 is 18% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Safety in Lewiston

Lewiston’s violent crime rate of 321.3 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 1696 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lewiston

Lewiston has a cost of living index of 100.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $214,200. Median monthly rent is $954. Renters spend 20.2% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Lewiston

The adult obesity rate in Lewiston is 37.8%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.9%. Residents report an average of 21.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lewiston

The high school graduation rate in Lewiston is 73%, below the national average and a challenge for the community. The student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,903 per student, well above the national median. The city has 8 public schools serving 5,388 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Lewiston

The annual average temperature in Lewiston is 47.8°F. Summers average 66.2°F. Winters average 28.9°F. Precipitation is abundant at 61.2 inches per year.

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