Lincoln, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Lincoln is a small city in Ontario with a population of 25,719. Residents earn $102,000 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

25,719 Population 409/sq mi density

$102,000 Median Income $57,650 per capita

$695,000 Home Value

$1,180 Median Rent 15.1% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$102,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$695,000 home value, $1,180/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $102,000

36% higher than US avg

Home Value $695,000

147% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.0%

52% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,180

1% higher than US avg

Unemployment 9.4%

161% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.5%

56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population25,719

Median Age44.4 yrs

Density409/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+

Median Income$102,000

Per Capita$57,650

Unemployment9.4%

Poverty5.5%

Commute27 min

Housing

C+

Home Value$695,000

Rent$1,180

Ownership84.3%

Housing Units9,555

Rent Burden15.1%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain34.4 in/yr

Sunny Days238/yr

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.0%

High School+29.1%

Graduate+5.1%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lincoln has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lincoln is $102,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 36% above $75,149. This places Lincoln among higher-income communities. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lincoln is $695,000, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 53.2 inches of snow.

Lincoln has a population of 25,719 with a density of 409 people per square mile, spread across 62.8 square miles. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 2.1% Black, 3.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.6% of residents.

Population

25,719

Total Population

2021 Census

409

People / sq mi

44.4yrs

Median Age

14% above US avg

62.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.6%

9% above US avg

Spanish 1.2%

91% below US avg

Other Languages 13.3%

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lincoln is $102,000, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,650 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,109, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 797 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 34.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$102,000
	36% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$57,650
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,109

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.4%
	161% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.5%
	56% below US avg
Establishments (County)	797

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.7 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	34.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Lincoln is $695,000, 147% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,180 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,555 total housing units in the city. 15.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$695,000
	147% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,180
	1% above US avg
Rent Burden	15.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	84.3%
Owner-Occupied	84.3%
Renter-Occupied	15.7%
Housing Units	9,555

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Lincoln receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property	3,500.0/100K
	79% above US avg
Burglary	483.9/100K
Theft	2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C+
Safety Score	2.5 / 5.0

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Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.9°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,096 ft (334 m)
Area	62.8 sq mi (162.7 km²)
Population Density	409/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4953°N, 80.5066°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 53.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Nov 26, 1999	14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.8	124 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	118 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	128 km
May 25, 1995	3 km NW of Amherst, New York	M3.0	147 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	142 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	101 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	149 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	87 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1823	LAKE ERIE	Unknown	2.7 m	-	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.7 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest, Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
April	42°F (5°C)	3.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.1 in
November	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	2.9 in

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.0%
	52% below US avg
High School+	29.1%
Graduate Degree+	5.1%

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	409/sq mi
Total Area	62.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.7 min
Drive Alone	87.6%
Public Transit	0.5%
Work from Home	34.5%

Schools in Lincoln

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Sandowne Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Lincoln

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
570 News Kitchener	local news	AAC+ 47 kbps
Blown	60's, 70's	MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio	classic metal, hard rock	MP3 192 kbps
CFRU 93.3	-	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON	community radio	MP3
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock	canada, classic rock	AAC+ 32 kbps
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON	rhythmic contemporary hits	AAC+ 47 kbps
CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON	adult contemporary	AAC+ 56 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON	community radio, hot adult contemporary	MP3 160 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI	community alternative	MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2	community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON	country	AAC+ 47 kbps
98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio	community, local radio	MP3 320 kbps
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON	community radio, multingual	MP3 320 kbps
CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON	news talk	AAC+ 47 kbps
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON	alternative rock, campus radio	AAC+ 55 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps
CHYM 96.7	pop	AAC+ 47 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON	community radio, indigenous	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Lincoln

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Fashion History Museum
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Joseph Schneider Haus
Joseph Schneider Haus
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum

Libraries in Lincoln

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square		0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch		0.0
Dana Porter Library		0.0
Davis Centre Library		0.0
Davis Centre Library		0.0
Guelph Public Library - West End Branch		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Main		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Laurier Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
Mini Library		0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch		0.0
Southwest Community Library		0.0
St. Jerome's Library		0.0
St. Jerome's Library		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch		0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Aboyne Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Elora Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch		0.0

Farmers Markets in Lincoln

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Kitchener Market
Martin's Maple Syrup
Rolling Acres
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Lincoln

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Lincoln

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Block Three Brewing Company
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Peel Street Beverage Company
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
Schooner Street Brewery
Schooner Street Brewery
Short Finger Brewing Company
Short Finger Brewing Company
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
TWB Co-operative Brewing
TWB Co-operative Brewing
Wellington Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Lincoln

Team	League	Division



Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near Lincoln

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Glen Eden	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hockley Valley Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Lincoln

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brampton-Caledon Airport	-	Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport	-	Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport	YHM	Medium Airport
London International Airport	YXU	Medium Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport	YKF	Medium Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport	YQS	Medium Airport
Alliston Airport	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur South Airport	-	Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport	-	Small Airport
Beeton Field	-	Small Airport
Bellamy Airport	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)	-	Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Briggs Field	-	Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field	-	Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark	-	Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field	-	Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)	-	Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)	-	Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport	-	Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field	-	Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field	-	Small Airport
Conn Field	-	Small Airport
Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field	-	Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field	-	Small Airport
Damascus Field	-	Small Airport
Delhi Airport	-	Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport	-	Small Airport
Elmira Airport	-	Small Airport
Elora Airport	-	Small Airport
Erin Northwest Airport	-	Small Airport
Ethel Airport	-	Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)	-	Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport	-	Small Airport
Fordwich Airport	-	Small Airport
Gamble Field	-	Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield	-	Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field	-	Small Airport
Guelph Airport	-	Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lincoln

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lincoln

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Christ Lutheran Church
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln

What is the population of Lincoln?

Lincoln has a population of 25,719 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 62.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Lincoln expensive to live in?

The median household income is $102,000, 36% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $695,000 (147% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Lincoln safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Lincoln receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lincoln?

Lincoln has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches, with 53.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lincoln?

The job market in Lincoln faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,109. There are 797 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 34.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lincoln?

The median home value in Lincoln is $695,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,180. The homeownership rate is 84.3%.

How are the schools in Lincoln?

16.0% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lincoln?

The average commute in Lincoln is 27 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lincoln?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln is 92.8% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian. 85.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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City Guide - Lincoln

Overview 9/11

People 10/10

Economy 6/13

Housing 6/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 4/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 7/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 11/32

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

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Economy

Housing

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Community

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Tsunami History

Monthly Weather

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services

Commute & Transportation

Schools in Lincoln

Radio Stations near Lincoln

Museums in Lincoln

Libraries in Lincoln

Farmers Markets in Lincoln

Gas Stations in Lincoln

Breweries in Lincoln

Stadiums & Teams in Lincoln

Ski Resorts Near Lincoln

Airports Near Lincoln

Treatment Centers in Lincoln

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lincoln

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln