New Hampshire
Lincoln is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 938. Residents earn $56,406 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lincoln offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lincoln is $56,406, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lincoln is $283,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lincoln is below the national average at 361 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,627 per 100,000, 136% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,406 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,958 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,027 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,590 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,043 |
| County GDP | $1,816M |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Healthcare | 90 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,944 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $283,500 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $471,353 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $550 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 8.8% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,944 |
| 127% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,270/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Total Violent | 360.6/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 60.1/100K |
| 854% above US avg | |
| Rape | 120.2/100K |
| Robbery | 60.1/100K |
| Assault | 120.2/100K |
| Total Property | 4,627.4/100K |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 540.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,846.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 240.4/100K |
| Arson | 60.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,655 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0605°N, 71.6710°W |
| County FIPS | 33007 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.3% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 90 |
| Restaurants | 110 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.7 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |