Lewis County Profile
Lewis County is home to a dedicated, homegrown workforce, thriving manufacturing and small businesses and a steady population. With its strategic advantage, low cost of living and inexpensive housing, Lewis County is the perfect place for business success in a beautiful country setting!
Quick Facts
Population: 26,528
Location: Northern New York
Nearest Cities: Syracuse, Utica, Watertown
Cost of Living Index: 94.9%
Unemployment Rate (September 2020): 4.5%
Physical Characteristics
Square Miles: 1,275 sq. mi.
Terrain: Rolling
Altitude: 856-2,110 ft.
Climate: Four Seasons
Ages
Median Age: 41.8 Years
Persons Under 18: 5,995
Persons 18 and Over: 20,301
Housing
Homeownership Rate: 78% NYS: 54%
Median Apartment Rental: $733 NYS: $1,240
Median Unit Value: $128,600
Income & Labor Force
Median Household Income: $60,049
Average Weekly Wage: $840 NYS: $1,347
# Employed (non-farm): 5,800 NYS: 8,381,100
Employment by Sector
Natural Resources: 300
Manufacturing: 900
Services: 2,200
Government: 2,400
Education
High School Diploma: 91.1%
Bachelor’s Degree: 18.8%
Transportation
Watertown Intl. Airport – 37 Miles
Syracuse Hancock Intl. Airport – 88 miles
Highways: Interstate 81, NYS Thruway
State Roads: 12, 26, 812, 410, 126
Lewis County Public Transportation
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