Living in Lewiston, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewiston · Census data 2020–2024
Lewiston has 34,651 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $72,197 (7% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $333,700, the median rent is $1,027/month.
Lewiston at a glance
- Population
- 34,651
- Median age
- 39.8State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $72,197State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $333,700State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,027/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Lewiston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lewiston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewiston the median home value is $333,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,664 a month in housing costs.
Lewiston median household income
The median household income in Lewiston is $72,197 and the income per person is $37,764. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Lewiston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,109
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.35
Lewiston demographics
- Population
- 34,651
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 14,235
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewiston ›
Education in Lewiston
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Lewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewiston
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Lewiston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 34,651 | $72,197 | $333,700 | $1,027 |
| Clarkston | 7,191 | $54,152 | $253,500 | $917 |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 5,444 | $51,860 | $282,500 | $1,114 |
| Asotin | 1,021 | $77,083 | $297,200 | $1,224 |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 7,884 | $101,286 | $385,900 | $1,125 |
| Lapwai | 1,021 | $57,439 | $113,700 | $1,017 |
| Sweetwater | 163 | $126,875 | $192,300 | — |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
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What is the median household income in Lewiston, ID?
The median household income in Lewiston is $72,197, 7% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lewiston?
The median home value in Lewiston is $333,700, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Lewiston?
The median gross rent in Lewiston is $1,027 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Lewiston, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Idaho median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Lewiston?
The median age in Lewiston is 39.8 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Lewiston?
The average commute to work in Lewiston is 15 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewiston?
The unemployment rate in Lewiston is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewiston?
27.5% of adults in Lewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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