Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
She Doesn't Like Guthries
Coffee Shop
The Ronj
Coffee Shop
The Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Blue Elephant
Nightclub
Androscoggin County Historical Museum
Museum
Le Nationale Club
Nightclub
Franco Center
Theatre Arts
The Public Theatre
Theatre Arts
Florence Keigwin Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Bates College Museum of Art
Museum
Olin Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Flagship Cinemas
Cinema
Auburn Fire Department Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (9) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Speaker's Variety
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
20 M Club
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dairy Joy
Sweets
Dairy Joy
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fielder's Choice Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Tree Street Youth Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Nasri Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Lepage Bakeries
Bakery
Labadie's Bakery
Bakery
Gohen Super Market
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Parks (27) A+
Chief Justice Armand A. Dufresne Jr. Plaza
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Kennedy Park
Park
Lower Lisbon Street Historic District
Park
West Pitch Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Pierce Street Playground
Park
Simard-Payne Memorial Park
Park
Marcotte Park Playground
Playground
Lewiston Athletic Park
Park
Marcotte Park Playground-Ball Field
Park
Maple Street Park
Park
Lincoln Street Park
Park
Main Street Historic District
Park
Cedar Street Park
Park
Rodney Bonney Memorial Park
Park
Edward Little Park
Park
Little Androscoggin Park
Park
Moulton Park
Park
Pettingill Park
Park
Raymond Park
Park
Pulsifer Field
Park
Whitholm Farm Cupola
Park
Garcelon Bog
Park
Thorncrag NatureSanctuary
Park
Shops (19) A+
Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop
Discount Store
Eyewise Optical
Optician
MC Cellular
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sarah Jeannes Family Hair Care & Tanning
Hairdresser
J. Dostie Jewelers
Fashion
Victor News
Convenience Store
Rainbow Bicycles
Bicycle
F.X. Marcotte Furniture
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Goldworks
Fashion
Orphan Annie's Antiques
Furniture
Bates College Store
Gift Shop
Corner Variety
Convenience Store
Big Apple Food Store
Convenience Store
Marcel's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Central Maine Eye Care
Optician
Lewiston Mall
Mall
Aaron's
Furniture
Action Computer Services
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Auburn Mall
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Day's Jewelers
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lewiston.
Public Transit Stops (18)
Stops & Stations A+
CMMC
Bus Stop
Greyhound Bus
Bus Station
Oak Street Bus Station
Bus Stop
Hampton Inn
Bus Stop
Canal Plaza
Bus Stop
Birch & Bates Street
Bus Stop
Great Falls
Bus Stop
Roak Block
Bus Stop
St. Mary's Hospital
Bus Stop
Bates College
Bus Stop
Spring Street/Hannaford
Bus Stop
Dunn & 2nd Street
Bus Stop
Barker Arms
Bus Stop
Edward Little High School
Bus Stop
South Main/Cook
Bus Stop
Minot & Western
Bus Stop
Walton School
Bus Stop
Western & Court
Bus Stop
River Valley Village
Bus Stop
Marketplace Mall
Bus Stop
Montello School
Bus Stop
Wal-Mart
Bus Stop
Auburn Mall
Bus Stop
Bedard's/Minot & Poland
Bus Stop
Shaw's
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Lewiston is 99/100 - which is 3% lower than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime C+

Lewiston crime rates are 2,198 per 100k, which is 67% higher than Maine
Property Crime
1,921 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
277 crimes per 100k B-
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employment D-

The median income in Lewiston is $42,969 - which is 15% lower than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$42,969 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lewiston Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
Central Maine Medical Center
Hospital
Lewiston Police Department
Police
Auburn Police Department
Police
Androscoggin County Sherriff
Police
Bates EMS
Ambulance Station
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Maine Connections Health Clinic
Clinic
Second Street Family Practice
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
United Ambulance Service
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Auburn Fire Department Engine 2
Fire Station
Montello Manor
Nursing Home
Bedard Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lewiston Fire Department Lisbon Street Substation
Fire Station
Auburn Fire Department
Fire Station
Montello Heights Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Auburn Family Dental
Dentist
Auburn Fire Department;Auburn Fire Department Central Station
Fire Station
Lewiston FIre Department Main Street Substation
Fire Station
LPD Hillview Substation
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Lewiston home prices are $150,100 - which is 15% lower than Maine
Home Price
$150,100 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools F

The Lewiston graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Maine
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (10) D-
Governor James B Longley Elem Sch
Lewiston Regional Technology Ctr
Washburn School
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
Margaret Murphy Center For Children-Charles
Farwell Elementary School
The Renaissance School
Martel School
Walton School
Park Avenue Elementary School
Montello School
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
St Dominic Academy-Lewiston Campus
Fairview School
Mmcfc - Falcon
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
Acadia Academy School
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary Sch
East Auburn Community School
Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
High Schools (1) F
Lewiston High School
Edward Little High School
St Dominic Academy-Auburn
Androscoggin Learning & Transition Center
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ratings B

Lewiston has an overall rating of 73% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Peace and Beauty in Lewiston, ME 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Lewiston has a lot to offer for a small city. I enjoy taking advantage of some of the free activities that the city offers including the festivals at Androscoggin River in the summer and Lost Valley for skiing in the winter. Androscoggin is a beautiful river with a lot of natural ...Read More scenery that is perfect for taking pictures.

The best thing about living in Lewiston is the accessibility to other small towns such as Auburn. Auburn is about 5 miles away and is perfect for those that want to venture out and shop or enjoy getting a change of scenery. I recommend the Auburn Riverwalk. Lewiston has a lot of museums that may keep the children entertained or antique shops including the Orphan Annie specialty gift shop.

Lewiston is very family oriented and we do our best to welcome newcomers. I have a few neighbors that relocated from New York and they rave about how peaceful Lewiston is in comparison to the big city. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lewiston? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Chief Justice Armand A. Dufresne Jr. Plaza
      Heritage Park
      Kennedy Park
      Lower Lisbon Street Historic District
      West Pitch Park
      Sunnyside Park
      Pierce Street Playground
      Simard-Payne Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Blue Elephant
      Androscoggin County Historical Museum
      Le Nationale Club
      Franco Center
      The Public Theatre
      Florence Keigwin Amphitheater
      Bates College Museum of Art
      Olin Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Speaker's Variety
      KFC
      20 M Club
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Dairy Joy

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Lewiston? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lewiston.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lewiston? The cost of living in Lewiston is 99/100 - which is 3% lower than Maine.
      Lewiston
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lewiston? Lewiston crime rates are 2,198, which are 67% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      2,198 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Lewiston? The median income in Lewiston is $42,969 which is 15% lower than Maine.
      Median household income
      $42,96922% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,39615% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lewiston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Central Maine Medical Center
      Saint Marys Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      The Medicine Shoppe
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Lewiston home prices? Lewiston home prices are $150,100 - which is 15% lower than Maine
      Median home value
      $150,10019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74821% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lewiston have good schools? The Lewiston graduation rate is 78% - which is 10% lower than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      48% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Lewiston a good place to live? Lewiston has an overall rating of 73% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      3 total surveys

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