Why Lewiston/Auburn?
Strength in Numbers – A labor force of 165,000 lives within 25 miles of LA Maine
Young, Diverse Population – LA Maine has a higher percentage of persons aged 20 and under than the rest of Maine, and is among the most culturally diverse areas in the state
Education & Training – Five institutions of higher learning are located in LA Maine, providing lifelong learning opportunities for residents and employees
Location – Easy access to transportation routes, an extensive commercial rail network, and public transport options for businesses and employees. Nearly 60% of the state’s population lives within 50 miles of LA Maine
Advanced Infrastructure – Modern & well-maintained infrastructure systems aid small and large businesses alike, including 227 miles of 10 Gigabit Fiber to the Premises (FTTP), one of the most advanced telecommunications technologies in the world
Why Downtown Lewiston?
Since 2010, the City of Lewiston has tracked that over $111,880,981 has been invested in the downtown. Resulting in 340,950 s.f. of new or rehabbed commercial space downtown, 642 new jobs, and 165 jobs retained.
It can be estimated that 25% of all jobs in Lewiston are located in the downtown area.
| 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic count for Lisbon Street (Downtown) | 4,620 |
| 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic count for Lisbon Street (Downtown Southern Entrance) | 17,170 |
| 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic count for Main Street (North of Downtown) | 23,230 |
| 2014 Average Annual Daily Traffic count for Main Street (Longley Bridge) | 31,030 |
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| Year | 2013 |
| Location | Main/ Lisbon |
| Time in Hours | 12 |
| Pedestrians | 582 |
| Bicycles | 6 |
| Population estimates, July 1, 2016 | 36,140 |
| Land area in square miles 2010 | 34.15 |
| Households 2012-2016 | 15,772 |
| Persons per household 2012-2016 | 2.15 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate 2012-2016 | 49.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units 2012-2016 | $143,500 |
| Median household income (in 2016 dollars) 2012-2016 | $38,199 |
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lewistoncitymaine/PST045216
Crime rate is the number of offenses per 100,000 population, is derived by first dividing a jurisdiction’s population by 100,000 and then dividing the number of offenses by the resulting figure.
Part 1 crime defined
Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, & Arson
Lewiston’s 2014 Part 1 crime rate compared to the state of Maine
| 1) | Mexico | 67.41 | 14) | Auburn | 39.87 |
| 2) | Augusta | 62.99 | 15) | Sanford | 39.24 |
| 3) | Skowhegan | 58.93 | 16) | Damariscotta | 37.14 |
| 4) | Thomaston | 57.67 | 17) | Ogunquit | 35.13 |
| 5) | Bangor | 53.40 | 18) | Portland | 34.72 |
| 6) | Oxford | 52.21 | 19) | Westbrook | 34.76 |
| 7) | Swan’s Island | 51.20 | 20) | Bridgton | 33.35 |
| 8) | Waterville | 46.50 | 21) | South Portland | 33.01 |
| 9) | Biddeford | 46.33 | 22) | Belfast | 28.68 |
| 10) | Rumford | 44.87 | 23) | Rockland | 28.37 |
| 11) | Ellsworth | 43.48 | 24) | Gardiner | 27.52 |
| 12) | Calais | 40.92 | 25) | Brewer | 27.32 |
| 12) | Carrabassett Valley | 40.92 | 26) | Lewiston | 26.87 |
(out of 113 reporting cities and towns – according to the State of Maine Public Safety Crimes in Maine Report)
Lewiston’s Part 1 Crime rate over time
1985 = 82.59
1995 = 63.21
2005 = 37.46
2015 = 22.56
| Total Primary Jobs | 23,695 | 100.0% |
| Age 29 or younger | 4,689 | 19.8% |
| Age 30 to 54 | 13,107 | 55.3% |
| Age 55 or older | 5,899 | 24.9% |
| $1,250 per month or less | 3,971 | 16.8% |
| $1,251 to $3,333 per month | 11,091 | 46.8% |
| More than $3,333 per month | 8,633 | 36.4% |
| Less than high school | 1,487 | 6.3% |
| High school or equivalent, no college | 5,956 | 25.1% |
| Some college or Associate degree | 6,633 | 28.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree | 4,930 | 20.8% |
| Male | 10,173 | 42.9% |
| Female | 13,522 | 57.1% |
| Employed in Lewiston | 23,695 | 100.0% |
| Employed in Lewiston but Living Elsewhere | 17,855 | 75.4% |
| Employed and Living in Lewiston | 5,840 | 24.6% |
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| Living in Lewiston | 14,320 | 100.0% |
| Living in Lewiston but Employed Elsewhere | 8,480 | 59.2% |
| Living and Employed in Lewiston | 5,840 | 40.8% |
| MSA Jobs by Distance, 2014 | Count | Share |
| Total, All Jobs | 50,060 | 100.0% |
| Less than 10 miles | 24,133 | 48.2% |
| 10 to 24 miles | 13,137 | 26.2% |
| 25 to 50 miles | 8,485 | 16.9% |
| Greater than 50 miles | 4,305 | 8.6% |
| MSA Jobs by Direction, 2014 | Count | Share |
| Total, All Jobs | 50,060 | 100.0% |
| North of Work | 6,861 | 13.7% |
| Northeast of Work | 9,455 | 18.8% |
| East of Work | 5,521 | 11.0% |
| Southeast of Work | 5,482 | 10.9% |
| South of Work | 6,967 | 13.9% |
| Southwest of Work | 5,768 | 11.5% |
| West of Work | 4,572 | 9.1% |
| Northwest of Work | 5,444 | 10.8% |
Source: US Census On The Map, Distance/Direction Analysis
| Per Square Foot Costs, Commercial Real Estate | Lew/Aub MSA | PORTLAND, ME | MANCHESTER, NH | WORCESTER, MA |
| Office for Sale, Per Sq. Ft. | $66.03 | $105.77 | $88.77 | $114.67 |
| Office for Lease, Per Sq. Ft. | $10.76 | $13.23 | $13.42 | $15.64 |
| Industrial for Sale, Per Sq. Ft. | $30.65 | $47.70 | $62.37 | $52.43 |
| Industrial for Lease, Per Sq. Ft. | $4.50 | $5.51 | $6.25 | $6.41 |
| Retail for Sale, Per Sq. Ft. | $75.18 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $117.05 |
| Retail for Lease, Per Sq. Ft. | $10.81 | $13.78 | $14.39 | $13.79 |
Source: Loopnet, Commercial Real Estate Market Trends, March, 2015
| Lewiston Auburn Cost of Living Overview | LA Maine Vs. National Average | Maine Vs. National Average |
| Overall Cost of Living | +0% | +6% |
| Health Care | +21% | +13% |
| Child Care | +5% | +3% |
| Taxes | +3% | +15% |
| Food | +0% | +0% |
| Transportation | -6% | +3% |
| Other Necessities | -7% | +2% |
| Housing | -12% | +4% |
Source: CareerTrends.com Cost of Living, August, 2015
| Residential Real Estate Cost Comparison | Lewiston-Auburn | Maine |
| Median Home Price | $130,000 | $176,000 |
| Average 2-BR Rent, With Utilities (per mo.) | $799 | $850 |
Source: Maine Housing, Housing Facts, 2015
Bates College
2 Andrews Road, Lewiston
http://www.bates.edu/
Bates College is a private institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,780 and the campus size is 133 acres. It utilizes a 4-4-1-based academic calendar. Bates offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in a number of subjects. The General Education requirement is intended to provide students with a well-rounded education, but students still choose a specialized field of study from more than 30 available majors.
Central Maine Community College
1250 Turner Street, Auburn
http://www.cmcc.edu/
Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities by offering career and technical education; education for transfer to the baccalaureate level; and services to support economic development and community vitality.
To achieve the mission, Central Maine Community College offers:
-Career and technical education that prepares students for employment and continued education
-Education that prepares students for transfer to the baccalaureate level
-Lifelong learning opportunities to area residents to improve workplace skills, enhance job and career prospects, and enrich their lives
-Services to support economic development and community vitality
-The highest quality services while maintaining the broadest accessibility to our students and community
Purdue Global – Lewiston Campus
475 Lisbon Street, Lewiston
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/campus-locations/lewiston-maine/
In 2003, Andover College added an instructional site in Lewiston, Maine. The first class was enrolled in 2004, and enrollment grew rapidly. In 2010 Lewiston became a branch campus of Kaplan University (now Purdue Global). The Lewiston campus offers students a choice of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in legal studies, business and management, and many other fields.
Maine College of Health Professions
70 Middle Street, Lewiston
http://www.mchp.edu/
The primary purpose of the Maine College of Health Professions is to graduate educated individuals in the healthcare sciences to serve the people of Maine. At the Maine College of Health Professions, clinical education is an integrated approach that provides students with context-based learning that is gained through actual professional healthcare interactions and through an opportunity to experience actual work in the clinical practice setting.
University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College
51 Westminster Street, Lewiston
https://usm.maine.edu/lewiston-auburn-college
Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) at the University of Southern Maine, is a leader in interdisciplinary education, integrating the liberal arts with workplace and community. Our mission is to engage and graduate students through a transformational educational experience—preparing them to be creative critical thinkers, strong and effective communicators, and informed stewards of the world.
Central Maine Medical Center
300 Main Street, Lewiston
http://www.cmmc.org/
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center
93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston
https://www.stmarysmaine.com/
For more information about the City of Lewiston there really is no better resource then… The City of Lewiston! www.lewistonmaine.gov
and their team in The Economic Development Department http://www.lewistonmaine.gov/127/Economic-Community-Development-Departmen