Apartments for rent in Lewiston, ME

A small city located in Maine, Lewiston has a population of just over 36,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than they do nationally (14%). With an average age of just over 40, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Maine. In terms of housing, residents are evenly split between owning (50%) and renting (50%) their residence. The trend is driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent of $716 per month, which is $135 less than the state average.

Lewiston residents have an average commute of about 22 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 40% of residents, while public transit is not used much. Not many residents (4%) commute to work on foot, though the number does exceed the national average.

There are four primary industries in Lewiston: healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and education. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Lewiston workers earn an average annual income of about $51,000, about $11,000 less than the state average. Lewiston's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Lewiston has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.