Lincoln, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,240 Population 547/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$35,340 median income, 1.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.6 / 5.0

$317,200 home value, $1,586/mo rent

Lincoln, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$35,340

53% below

$35,340 per capita

Home Value

$317,200

13% above

Median Rent

$1,586/mo

36% above

Unemployment

1.5%

58% below

Avg Temperature

60°F

297 sunny days/yr

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $35,340 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,340. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,586 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln is $317,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,586/month.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,240

Median Age36.1 yrs

Density547/mi²

Foreign Born23.1%

Economy

Median Income$35,340

Per Capita$35,340

Unemployment1.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$680

Housing

Home Value$317,200

Rent$1,586

Ownership85.4%

Housing Units6,896

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days297/yr

Rain74.6 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

23.1% of residents are foreign-born.