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An honest guide to Lewiston: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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Maine's second largest city with a rich Franco-American heritage and growing arts scene.
🌲 Did you know? Lewiston hosted the 1965 Ali vs Liston boxing rematch.
By the numbers
As of June 2026, the typical home in Lewiston is worth about $306,000 — about 18% below the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $1,480 a month, the median household income is $56,558.
| Typical home value | $306,000 | Zillow, June 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -18% | $373,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,480 | Zillow, June 2026 |
| Median household income | $56,558 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 37,886 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in Lewiston is about $306,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 18% below the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Lewiston runs about $1,480 a month as of June 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Lewiston is about $56,558, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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