Living in Lewiston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewiston · Census data 2020–2024
Lewiston has 2,588 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $73,821 (14% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $238,100, the median rent is $1,131/month.
Lewiston at a glance
- Population
- 2,588
- Median age
- 52.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $73,821State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $238,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,131/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lewiston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
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 $238,100, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,131 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,740 a month in housing costs.
Lewiston median household income
The median household income in Lewiston is $73,821 and the income per person is $51,262. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lewiston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,445
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.93
Lewiston demographics
- Population
- 2,588
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 1,333
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewiston ›
Education in Lewiston
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Lewiston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 20.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewiston
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Lewiston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 2,588 | $73,821 | $238,100 | $1,131 |
| Youngstown | 1,758 | $81,369 | $216,100 | $900 |
| Niagara Falls | 47,987 | $49,101 | $115,300 | $823 |
| Ransomville | 1,564 | $83,400 | $218,200 | $900 |
| Sanborn | 1,573 | $82,122 | $235,600 | $1,049 |
| North Tonawanda | 30,198 | $66,961 | $197,200 | $934 |
| Grandyle Village | 4,912 | $115,036 | $227,300 | $1,209 |
| Tonawanda | 15,030 | $58,326 | $173,600 | $835 |
| Wilson | 1,379 | $60,639 | $172,700 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Lewiston, NY?
The median household income in Lewiston is $73,821, 14% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $238,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lewiston?
The median gross rent in Lewiston is $1,131 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Lewiston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Lewiston?
The median age in Lewiston is 52.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lewiston?
The average commute to work in Lewiston is 21 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewiston?
The unemployment rate in Lewiston is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewiston?
45.4% 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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