Lewiston, Maine · ZIP 04240

Lewiston — ZIP 04240

Lewiston (04240) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Maine. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $305K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index75/100

Avg math proficiency59%

Avg reading proficiency66%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100

Typical home value$305K

Median rent$1,480/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$305K

Median Rent

$1,480/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,698

Violent Crime

193

Property Crime

1,505

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Androscoggin County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Acadia Academy School	PK–06	250	87%	98%
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School	PK–06	572	69%	77%
Lewiston High School	09–12	1,709	66%	65%
Lewiston Middle School	07–08	744	62%	69%
Farwell Elementary School	PK–06	401	59%	64%
Thomas J McMahon Elementary Sch	PK–06	474	51%	60%
Montello School	PK–06	675	38%	49%
Robert V. Connors Elementary School	PK–06	737	36%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

37,886

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04240 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 04240 has a school score of 75/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04240 is approximately $305K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 04240 in Lewiston has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.