Lincoln, NB

New Brunswick

Lincoln is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 7,519. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,519 Population 122/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $47,240 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 6.3% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $960/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,519
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$47,240
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty7.1%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$960
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,085
Rent Burden6.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+3.0%

Community

Commute22 min

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lincoln offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lincoln is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lincoln is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.

Lincoln has a population of 7,519 with a density of 122 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

7,519
Total Population
2021 Census
122
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
61.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.7%
13% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
39% below US avg
Other Languages3.2%

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lincoln is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,240

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lincoln is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden6.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%
Renter-Occupied6.8%
Housing Units3,085

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.4 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates45.9001°N, 66.5822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+35.7%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density122/sq mi
Total Area61.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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