Lewiston, ME

Living in Lewiston

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 69
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 59
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Schools 1
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Residents

36k Population -589 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value -$9.9k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$678 Median Monthly Rent +$119 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene61%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lewiston

United States45
Maine15
Lewiston Metro Area18
Androscoggin County18

Property Crime in Lewiston

United States48
Maine27
Lewiston Metro Area35
Androscoggin County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 3 19
Feb 22 3 16
Mar 31 4 14
Apr 43 4 3
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 2
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lewiston

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding29
Tornado3
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lewiston, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Lewiston, ME

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Mmcfc - Falcon
4 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lewiston, ME

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Bates College
2 miles, NW
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Bowdoin College
16 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lewiston, ME

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Mid Coast Hospital
19 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Lewiston, ME

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Manchester Airport
102 miles, SW