At a Glance
Median Income
$56,406
$42,958 per capita
Home Value
$283,500
Zillow: $471,353
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
1,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
234 sunny days/yr
How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $56,406 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,958. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,043 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $283,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,353. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,521/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.3% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population938
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$42,958
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$1,816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
B+
Home Value$283,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$471,353
Housing Units1,243
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent56/100K
Property1,521/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary338/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,655 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1984.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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