Question 1

Is Lewiston, ME or Waterville, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Lewiston, ME is approximately $189,500 and in Waterville, ME it is approximately $168,000 — a difference of $21,500.

Question 2

Is Lewiston, ME or Waterville, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Waterville, ME is more walkable. Lewiston, ME has a Walk Score of 12/100 and Waterville, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lewiston, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

Lewiston, ME has higher-rated schools. Lewiston, ME has a school rating of 6.4/10 and Waterville, ME has a rating of 6/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Lewiston, ME or Waterville, ME?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lewiston, ME	Waterville, ME
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$190K	$168K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$903	$881 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$54K ✓ Higher income	$51K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	12/100	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	1/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	30 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6.4/10 ✓ Better schools	6/10
Best for	Families seeking a small-town vibeHomebuyers with budget constraints compared to larger citiesPeople who prefer outdoor activities	family-friendlyaffordablesmall-town lifestyle

Lewiston, ME vs Waterville, ME

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