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Lewiston, Idaho, in Nez Perce county, is 88 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 263 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 30,904 residents.
In Lewiston, about 55% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Lewiston.
In 2000, Lewiston had a median family income of $45,410. More so than most places, the people in Lewiston generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Lewiston.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lewiston. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Lewiston was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Lewiston, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Lewiston let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Lewiston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Lewiston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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