Why look at Lewiston?
- Moderately priced housing. Median home is $297k.
- Stable market. Home values +2.1% year-over-year — neither overheated nor falling.
- Higher tax state. Top marginal income tax rate around 7.2% — factor into salary comparisons.
Where Lewiston stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 8.9% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 16.7 price-to-rent ratio, Lewiston is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →About Lewiston (Wikipedia)
Lewiston is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 37,121, according to the 2020 United States census. Located in Androscoggin County, the city lies halfway between Augusta, the state capital, and Portland, the state's largest city. Lewiston forms one half of the Lewiston–Auburn metropolitan statistical area. The city has been recognized for its low cost of living, access to healthcare, and low crime rate.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Local safety & alerts
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Maine context
Schools
Lewiston is served by 9 public schools enrolling about 5,431 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.0:1 — smaller classes than the US average of ~15:1. Public-school facts are from the NCES Common Core of Data; check ratings and attendance boundaries by exact address below.
Ratings, districts & boundaries:
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
Find rentals & listings
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Local news & community
Latest news in Lewiston
3 from local press- Man with cancer and permanent spinal injury blames Lewiston hospital for bothLOCALSun Journal2d ago
- Three arrested after dump truck stolen from Mass. used to ram cruiser in Maine, police sayLOCALWCVB2d ago
- Lewiston police cruiser totaled after Massachusetts man allegedly rammed it with stolen vehicleLOCALBangor Daily News2d ago
- 3 arrested after ramming police cruiser, chase in stolen dump truck in LewistonWGME2d ago
- Dump truck stolen in Mass. rams cruiser before playground crash in Maine, police sayNBC Boston2d ago
- Lewiston council passes municipal budget, effect on tax rates unclearSpectrum News1w ago
Updated 2026-05-28 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Filtered for Lewiston-specific coverage. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Lewiston-Auburn area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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Cost-of-ownership at the median
Snapshot assumes a $150k single earner buying at the median home. Your real numbers depend on bracket, deductions, school district, and HOA. Use the affordability calculator and net-pay calculator for your specific case.
Schools & crime context
School quality is district-by-district and varies dramatically within a city. Check GreatSchools or your state DOE rankings for specific schools before deciding. City-level school data coming soon.
Maine: 107 violent crimes per 100K residents (state avg, FBI UCR). Neighborhood-level rates can vary 10× within one city — research specific areas via CrimeGrade or local police data.
Compare to where you live now
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Jobs & hiring
In Lewiston, unemployment sits around 4.8%, and hiring momentum has been steady. The strongest local sectors are hospitality & tourism, healthcare and skilled trades & manufacturing.
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