Maine · Metropolitan Area
Lincoln is a small town in Maine with a population of 2,576. Residents earn $33,750 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lincoln offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lincoln is $33,750, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Lincoln is $120,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $640 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lincoln is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,170 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,750 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,207 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,259 |
| County GDP | $9,643M |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Healthcare | 603 |
| Retail | 669 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.28% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $120,200 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $210,303 |
| Median List Price | $274,500 |
| Median List Price | $274,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $157 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.3% |
| Price Drops | 23.5% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $640 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,222 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,403 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,936 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,943 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.28% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 14.0% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 31.2% |
| Mental Distress | 22.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Total Violent | 19.7/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,170.5/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 256.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,914.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 19.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3627°N, 68.5017°W |
| County FIPS | 23019 |
Winner: Republican by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.75 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Retail Stores | 669 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |