At a Glance
Median Income
$56,322
$39,649 per capita
Home Value
$374,400
Zillow: $492,880
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.4% smoking rate
How Lincoln City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln City residents earn a median household income of $56,322 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,649. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,097 business establishments, including 307 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln City is $374,400 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $492,880. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
28.1% of adults in Lincoln City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,890
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density1,635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,322
Per Capita$39,649
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
C+
Home Value$374,400
Rent$1,326
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$492,880
Housing Units7,027
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain96.4 in/yr
Elevation75 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lincoln City was founded in 1965.
The median home in Lincoln City was built in 1981.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.