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%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation30 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+3.0%
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
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 8.1% |
| 39% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.2% |
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
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,240 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
The median home value in Lincoln is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below US avg).
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 Burden | 6.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.8% |
| Housing Units | 3,085 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 61.6 sq mi (159.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9001°N, 66.5822°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |