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Lewiston, Idaho

city · Nez Perce County

At a glance

34,651
Population
$333,700
Median home value (all homes)
10% above U.S. median
$392,881
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,027/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$72,197
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
15.3 min
Average commute
89.1%
Homes with broadband
99.7%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost44% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Lewis-Clark State College 4-year
Headmasters School of Hair Design Certificates
Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Lewiston Certificates
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college65 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates93.8%
College graduates27.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lewiston Economic Development
The City of Lewiston's economic development initiatives aim to retain, expand, and recruit business by working with state and local partners to support a business-friendly environment in Lewiston and the Lewis-Clark Valley.
city Port of Lewiston
region Clearwater Economic Development Association
state Idaho Department of Commerce
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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