The Town FilesLewiston, Maine
City in Androscoggin County · population 37,121 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,100
- Household income
- $55,393
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.3
Lewiston is a city of 37,121 people in Androscoggin County, Maine. The median home is worth $235,100, close to the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Maine towns, more vibrant than 99% of Maine towns, better transit than 90% of Maine towns.
How Lewiston ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lewiston is worth $235,100, close to the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $55,393, which is more affordable than 25% of Maine towns. Median rent is $986 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewiston | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,100 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $986 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $55,393 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Lewiston
| People | Lewiston | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 90.0% |
Weather in Lewiston
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 11.6°F. About 45.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.1 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Lewiston since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 17, 2016.
Severe weather in Androscoggin County since 1996
Androscoggin County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
| March 12, 2015 | Snowstorm | DR-4208: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Androscoggin County
Androscoggin County had 48,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,507 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lewiston itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Lewiston
9 public schools with 5,388 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | 9-12 | 1,645 | 15.2 |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary School | PK-6 | 739 | 10.4 |
| Lewiston Middle School | 7-8 | 716 | 11.0 |
| Montello School | PK-6 | 628 | 10.8 |
| Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School | PK-6 | 524 | 10.1 |
| Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch | PK-6 | 488 | 9.2 |
| Farwell Elementary School | PK-6 | 402 | 9.6 |
| Acadia Academy School (charter) | PK-6 | 246 | 12.3 |
| Lewiston Regional Technology Ctr | Other | — | — |
Towns near Lewiston
- Auburn, ME3.9 mi · 24,061 people · home $282,000
- Sabattus, ME5.0 mi · 5,044 people · home $180,000
- Lisbon, ME5.2 mi · 3,217 people · home $237,200
- Lisbon, ME6.7 mi · 9,711 people · home $258,300
- Greene, ME7.1 mi · 4,376 people · home $270,000
- Lisbon Falls, ME8.0 mi · 4,182 people · home $245,700
- Minot, ME8.8 mi · 2,766 people · home $294,900
- Durham, ME9.4 mi · 4,173 people · home $322,200
Lewiston questions
Is Lewiston, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewiston scores better for retirees than 7% of Maine towns and quieter than 1%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Lewiston?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewiston is valued at $235,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,393, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $986 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewiston?
July highs average 79.9°F and January lows 11.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.2 inches of precipitation a year and 65.1 inches of snow.
Does Lewiston get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Lewiston in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)