Here's what it costs to live in Lewiston, Maine, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, while the typical home is valued around $235,100. Households earn a median of $55,393 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,393
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$986
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$235,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,140
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,218
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,586
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,050
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,324
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$873
Per month
Avg Home Value
$215,333
Census ACS
January Avg
22°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.5%
What is the cost of living index for Lewiston?
The cost of living index for Lewiston is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lewiston?
The median gross rent in Lewiston is $986 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lewiston?
The median household income in Lewiston is $55,393 per year.
What is the median home value in Lewiston?
The median home value in Lewiston is $235,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lewiston?
Air quality data for Lewiston is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lewiston?
Tax data for Maine is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
