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Lincoln, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Lincoln is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 962. Residents earn $76,330 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
962 Population 200/sq mi density
$76,330 Median Income $46,887 per capita
$131,100 Home Value
$934 Median Rent 12.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,316 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,330 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $934/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $76,330
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $131,100
53% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 94/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.1%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $934
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

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

People

Population962
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,330
Per Capita$46,887
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$934
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units449
Rent Burden12.4%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,316/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Libraries72

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

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, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. 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 $76,330, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lincoln is $131,100, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $934 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,316 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Lincoln has a population of 962 with a density of 200 people per square mile. The median age is 49.8 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.8%).

Population

962
Total Population
200
People / sq mi
49.8yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lincoln is $76,330, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,330
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,887
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lincoln is $131,100, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $934 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,100
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$934
20% below US avg
Rent Burden12.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%
Housing Units449
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate6.75%
Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,316 per 100,000 (33% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent94.0/100K
75% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery94.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,315.8/100K
33% below US avg
Burglary939.9/100K
Theft375.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson94.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates40.2914°N, 79.8599°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.1%
46% below US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density200/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.1%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.4%

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