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Lewiston, NY

Lewiston, NY.

Population: 10,247 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lewiston, NY is $349,756 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,168/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$349,756

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$349,756
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+96.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$350,119
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$320,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$200
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,168/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,203/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,732/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,977/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
3.5 : 1
Schools include
TUSCARORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
44.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Annual snowfall
95.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
328
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,505

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Taylor Johnson Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MOUNT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-146 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
47.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,116
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,551
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
271

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LewistonState medianUS median
Typical home value$349,756$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$320,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market16 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,168/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,116$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lewiston, NY?
$349,756.
What is the median sale price in Lewiston, NY?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lewiston, NY?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Lewiston, NY?
Typical rent: $1,168/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lewiston, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lewiston, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lewiston, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lewiston, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve Lewiston, NY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lewiston, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lewiston, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lewiston, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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