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Lincoln, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,639 Population 581/sq mi density
$74,712 Median Income $23,875 per capita
$261,400 Home Value $347,552 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
789 Violent Crime/100K 7,299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$261,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,712
1% below
$23,875 per capita
Home Value
$261,400
7% below
Zillow: $347,552
Violent Crime
789/100K
108% above
7,299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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)

Income
99%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $74,712 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,875. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln is $261,400 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,552. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,299/100K.

Education

2.9% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,639
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,712
Per Capita$23,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$261,400
Rent
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$347,552
Housing Units296
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent789/100K
Property7,299/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,330/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation46 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Lincoln was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.