Living in Lewis, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lewis · Census data 2020–2024
Lewis has 1,408 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $63,590 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $231,300, the median rent is $888/month.
Lewis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lewis at a glance
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,590State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $888/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lewis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lewis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lewis the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
Lewis median household income
The median household income in Lewis is $63,590 and the income per person is $27,071. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Lewis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 647
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.56
Lewis demographics
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 549
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lewis ›
Education in Lewis
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Lewis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lewis
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
Lewis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis | 1,408 | $63,590 | $231,300 | $888 |
| Hartleton | 248 | $82,875 | $148,900 | $1,000 |
| Mifflinburg | 3,473 | $67,391 | $209,500 | $922 |
| West Buffalo | 2,862 | $79,095 | $269,700 | $1,092 |
| Limestone | 1,894 | $88,281 | $294,200 | $1,192 |
| Laurelton | 258 | $67,188 | $151,700 | — |
| Vicksburg | 289 | $37,961 | — | $657 |
| Penns Creek | 823 | $54,142 | $167,500 | $1,100 |
| Buffalo | 3,584 | $66,781 | $223,200 | $960 |
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What is the median household income in Lewis, PA?
The median household income in Lewis is $63,590, 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lewis?
The median home value in Lewis is $231,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Lewis?
The median gross rent in Lewis is $888 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Lewis, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Lewis?
The median age in Lewis is 38.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lewis?
The average commute to work in Lewis is 29 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lewis?
The unemployment rate in Lewis is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lewis?
9.9% of adults in Lewis 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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