In Lewis, New York, the median home price is $202,536, compared with the New York median of $638,704; median household income is $68,182; the population is 26,607; schools rate 6.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lewis at a glance
Population
26,607
Median Household Income
$68,182
Typical Home Value
$202,536
School District Rating
6.5
Violent Crime Rate
29.2
Avg Commute Time
24.2
About Lewis
Lewis has a population of 26,607. The median home value is $202,536, 68% below the New York median. Median household income is $68,182 (21% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Lowville, Croghan, and New Bremen.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lewis
17 towns, by population.
County rankings in New York
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- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New York
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New York
Lewis at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lewis?
- Lewis has a population of 26,607 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lewis?
- The median home value in Lewis is $202,536. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lewis?
- Median household income in Lewis is $68,182 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lewis in?
- Lewis is in New York.
- How many towns are in Lewis?
- Lewis contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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