Lewiston is a small town of 2,185 in Utah, with a median household income of $71,857
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lewiston stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lewiston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lewiston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Lewiston's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lewiston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lewiston, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$285,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$852
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,857
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lewiston's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
122.4 /100k
Property Crime
711.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lewiston is served primarily by Cache District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lewiston, UT
National Avg
School District
Cache District
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lewiston sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 88.8°F in July,
with 16.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Lewiston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lewiston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $285,800 and median rent is $852/month.
Lewiston's violent crime rate is 122.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 711.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lewiston are operated by Cache District.
The district has 17 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.0:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lewiston, UT has a population of 2,185, a median household income of $71,857, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lewiston averages 31.7°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.9 inches
with about 49.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lewiston, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84320.
The population of Lewiston, Utah is 2,185 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lewiston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $285,800, median household income $71,857, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lewiston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
