Living in Lewiston (Maine)
Lewiston (Maine) is a large place in Maine, United States, home to 36,202 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are nature lovers (top 8%, #1,297 of 18,063), movers on a budget (top 11%, #1,274 of 12,111), rural value seekers (top 16%, #2,717 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lewiston (Maine)
- The Androscoggin runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 52 min and sets around 22:05; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How Lewiston (Maine) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,004 of 11,898 | #62 of 157 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,880 of 9,771 | #2 of 78 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,781 of 8,006 | #19 of 68 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,909 of 6,237 | #19 of 40 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,019 of 9,474 | #24 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,398 of 9,474 | #15 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,126 of 10,762 | #12 of 100 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,229 of 7,271 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,764 of 8,006 | #20 of 68 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,274 of 12,111 | #5 of 133 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #4,753 of 7,271 | #20 of 46 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,798 of 9,474 | #32 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #1,297 of 18,063 | #108 of 293 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,784 of 16,523 | #153 of 254 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 60 | #2,717 of 18,063 | #181 of 293 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #6,403 of 16,523 | #23 of 254 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,566 of 21,167 | #10 of 348 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,884 of 12,111 | #99 of 133 | Map |
| Coastal living | 58 | #5,365 of 6,413 | #86 of 102 | Map |
| Business owner | 40 | #7,475 of 12,111 | #49 of 133 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Auburn (Maine) 1 km
- Lisbon (Maine) 12 km
- Poland (Maine) 15 km
- New Gloucester 16 km
- Turner (Maine) 18 km
- Topsham 27 km
- Brunswick (Maine) 29 km
- Paris (Maine) 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.