Median Income
$42,679
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$76,200
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$840
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
56.5%
76% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.6%
15% lower than US avg
How Lincoln Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population704
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,679
Per Capita$22,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$107,275M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent$840
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$122,092
Rent Burden41.5%
Health
Obesity56.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+93.6%
School Score5.90
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.8%
Libraries41
Is Lincoln Heights a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lincoln Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lincoln Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lincoln Heights is $42,679, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lincoln Heights is $76,200, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Lincoln Heights has a population of 704 with a density of 951 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.4%), with 2.1% Black.
Population
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Lincoln Heights vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Lincoln Heights vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lincoln Heights is $42,679, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Lincoln Heights vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,679 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $22,068 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,479 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,169 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 27,215 |
| County GDP | $107,275M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 2,526 |
| Manufacturing | 920 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 11.93% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Lincoln Heights is $76,200, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $122,092.
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,200 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,092 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $40 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 87.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 41.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 11.93% |
In Lincoln Heights, 56.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Lincoln Heights vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 56.5% |
| 76% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 54.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 8.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.1% |
| Physical Distress | 16.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,669/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
Crime Rates: Lincoln Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
Safety Score
Lincoln Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2435°N, 84.4570°W |
| County FIPS | 39061 |