City profile
Lewiston, ID
Nez Perce County · Population 34,651
Lewiston is a town in Nez Perce County, ID with about 34,651 residents and a typical home value near $334,000. It is 89 miles from Coeur d’Alene, ID, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$333,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,968
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.695%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.03%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 33/100
Top hazards: Wildfire
Nearest major airport
89 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
34,651
Black population
0.2%
County
Nez Perce County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ID is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke
Highlights
- About 34,651 residents
- Typical home value about $334,000
- 89 miles from Coeur d’Alene, ID
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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