At a Glance
Median Income
$64,750
$33,771 per capita
Home Value
$272,000
Zillow: $304,958
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
16.6% smoking rate
How Lincoln Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln Park residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,771. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln Park is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,958. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
22.5% of adults in Lincoln Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population4,315
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density1,139/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$33,771
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A
Home Value$272,000
Rent$1,120
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$304,958
Housing Units1,844
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,395 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln Park was built in 1972.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.