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Lewiston, Maine

Introduction to Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 30 miles N of Portland, Maine and 127 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. Lewiston is home to some 35,690 residents.

Lewiston History

Around fifty families dwelled in the area before 1774. The first permanent settler in Lewiston was Paul Hildreth. Lewiston was incorporated in 1795 and became a city in 1863. In its early history, Lewiston was found to be a slow but steadily growing farm town.

Lewiston and nearby Attractions

  • Stanton Museum
  • North Wood Park Shopping Center
  • Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary
  • Lincoln Street Park
  • Apple Valley Golf Course

Things To Do In Lewiston

While in the town, one can shop at the Westminister Station Shopping Center and the North Wood Park Shopping Center. Maple Street Park and Lincoln Street Park come with a range of recreational facilities. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Stanton Museum. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Apple Valley Golf Course. The city also hosts the Great Falls Balloon Festival and the Greek Festival every year.

Lewiston Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by Portland International Airport.

Lewiston Higher Education

Bates College is located in Lewiston. Others in the neighborhood include the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine at Augusta and Saint Joseph’s College.

High Points

Lewiston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyLewiston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLewiston Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLewiston Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lewiston Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Lewiston Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lewiston, ME

Comparing Lewiston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population83
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men37
Children Under 5 Years Old26
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use610
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime72
Low Property Crime52

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