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Lewiston, ME


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Lewiston, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Lewiston

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lewiston had a median family income of $40,061.

Political Inclinations

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.

Lewiston Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

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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