Living in Lewiston, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewiston · Census data 2020–2024
Lewiston has 1,201 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $54,231 (26% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $169,800, the median rent is $808/month.
Lewiston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lewiston at a glance
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 52State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,231State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lewiston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lewiston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewiston the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 39.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,177 a month in housing costs.
Lewiston median household income
The median household income in Lewiston is $54,231 and the income per person is $34,669. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Lewiston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 967
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 34.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.89
34.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lewiston has many vacation and second homes.
Lewiston demographics
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 636
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewiston ›
Education in Lewiston
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Lewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewiston
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Lewiston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 1,201 | $54,231 | $169,800 | $808 |
| Atlanta | 758 | $42,936 | $100,200 | $699 |
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
| Canada Creek Ranch | 381 | $76,107 | $207,100 | — |
| Gaylord | 4,357 | $44,701 | $192,800 | $977 |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Grayling | 1,671 | $32,545 | $160,800 | $788 |
| Vanderbilt | 341 | $53,958 | $121,200 | $920 |
| Lakes of the North | 1,524 | $82,188 | $232,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lewiston, MI?
The median household income in Lewiston is $54,231, 26% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $169,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Lewiston?
The median gross rent in Lewiston is $808 per month, about 39.8% of household income.
Is Lewiston, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Lewiston?
The median age in Lewiston is 52 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lewiston?
The average commute to work in Lewiston is 20 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewiston?
The unemployment rate in Lewiston is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewiston?
19.2% 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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