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Lewiston, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 30 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 127 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Lewiston - Auburn metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lewiston is home to some 35,690 residents.
In Lewiston, about 44% of adults are married. People in Lewiston have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
You'll see many senior citizens in Lewiston.
In 2000, Lewiston had a median family income of $40,061.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($6,850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lewiston. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 47% of the housing in Lewiston was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Lewiston. 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, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Lewiston it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.
Lewiston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Lewiston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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