Best Places to Live in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area, Maine

Lewiston, Maine is situated in Androscoggin County and home to around 36,000 people. This city has a vibrant economy with top employers such as Central Maine Medical Center, Sun Media Group and Auburn Manufacturing providing employment opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like the Lake Auburn State Park or take a leisurely stroll through Bates College Arboretum. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Lewiston is an ideal destination for families or travelers looking for an exciting experience. Small-city complex - Southern Maine, 30 miles north and inland from Portland.

State: Maine
County:
Metro Area: Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area
City: Lewiston, Auburn, 15 total

Zip Codes: 04240, 04210, 04280, 04282, 04274, 04252, 04236, 04250, 04222, 04254, 15 total
Cost of Living: -9.1% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 340 ft above sea level

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Lewiston-Auburn, Me Housing Market

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Pros
Attractive setting
Low crime rates
Outdoor recreation

Cons
Harsh winters
Low job growth projections
Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area

Lewiston, at 35,000 the second largest city in the state, lies across the Androscoggin River from its twin city, Auburn. Once a large textile center, Lewiston and Auburn are currently reinventing themselves as a manufacturing and service center with high-tech businesses, but the transition is far from complete. This is an oft-repeated story in Maine, and some towns are doing better than others: Portland south and Waterville 50 miles north are doing much better, while Augusta, the state capital 25 miles north, remains surprisingly depressed.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area's cost of living is 9.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

July, August and June are the most pleasant months in the Lewiston-Auburn metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Lewiston-Auburn metro area remained narrowly Republican, 49.9% to 47.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area's population is 110,378 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area is Real Estate: $268,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area public schools spend $12,522 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.4 students per teacher in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area. More Education

Best Places to Live in Lewiston-Auburn Rankings

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Housing Market in Lewiston-Auburn

It's a good time to buy in Lewiston-Auburn. Home Appreciation is up 15.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lewiston-Auburn is $268,100.

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ZIP CODES IN LEWISTON-AUBURN METRO AREA, MAINE

04240, 04210, 04280, 04282, 04274, 04252, 04236, 04250, 04222, 04254, 15 total

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