Lincoln Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hamilton County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,125 Population 951/sq mi density
$17,333 Median Income $16,218 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $126,359 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,333 median income, 26.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$17,333
77% below
$16,218 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $126,359
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
41.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
26.0%
622% above
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
56.5%
76% above
32.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Lincoln Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lincoln Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
23%
Home Value
31%
Rent
64%
Poverty
434%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
722%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln Heights a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincoln Heights residents earn a median household income of $17,333 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,218. The unemployment rate stands at 26.0% (622% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln Heights is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,359. Median rent is $748/month, with 41.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

9.1% of adults in Lincoln Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln Heights has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population3,125
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$17,333
Per Capita$16,218
Unemployment26.0%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479

Housing

B+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$748
Ownership23.8%
Zillow$126,359
Housing Units1,451
Rent Burden41.5%

Health

Obesity56.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking32.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation670 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

The median home in Lincoln Heights was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.