At a Glance
Median Income
$108,108
$52,006 per capita
Home Value
$628,500
Zillow: $636,490
Median Rent
$2,081/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $108,108 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,006. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $628,500 , 123% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $636,490. Median rent is $2,081/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 962/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population51,629
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density2,105/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,108
Per Capita$52,006
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$628,500
Rent$2,081
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$636,490
Housing Units19,778
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation151 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Lincoln was founded in 1890.
The median home in Lincoln was built in 2004.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.
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