The Town FilesLewiston, New York
Village in Niagara County · population 2,531 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,100
- Household income
- $73,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 52.1
Lewiston is a village of 2,531 people in Niagara County, New York. The median home is worth $238,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 99% of New York towns, more vibrant than 97% of New York towns, better for cycling than 95% of New York towns.
How Lewiston ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lewiston is worth $238,100, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $73,821, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,131 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewiston | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,131 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $73,821 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Lewiston
| People | Lewiston | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 91.1% |
Weather in Lewiston
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 55.2 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewiston since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 26, 1969 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on September 27, 1998.
Severe weather in Niagara County since 1996
Niagara County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| November 14, 2017 | Flood | DR-4348: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Niagara County
Niagara County had 68,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,707 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Lewiston itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Towns near Lewiston
- Lewiston, NY4.6 mi · 15,944 people · home $261,600
- Niagara, NY4.9 mi · 7,903 people · home $146,200
- Niagara Falls, NY5.6 mi · 48,671 people · home $115,300
- Porter, NY6.9 mi · 6,513 people · home $226,300
- Wheatfield, NY9.5 mi · 18,638 people · home $314,900
- Cambria, NY11.1 mi · 5,743 people · home $283,500
- Grand Island, NY11.3 mi · 21,389 people · home $327,000
- North Tonawanda, NY12.0 mi · 30,496 people · home $197,200
Lewiston questions
Is Lewiston, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewiston scores better for retirees than 81% of New York towns and quieter than 14%. 25.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.1).
How much does a house cost in Lewiston?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewiston is valued at $238,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,821, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,131 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewiston?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 55.2 inches of snow.
Does Lewiston get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewiston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 26, 1969. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)