Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Lincoln Park is a mid-size city in Michigan with a population of 39,511. Residents earn $57,183 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lincoln Park receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Lincoln Park has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $57,183, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Lincoln Park is $117,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 587 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,254 per 100,000, 66% above the national average.
11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Lincoln Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 78.1% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| 63% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,183 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.68% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $117,400 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $147,641 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| Median List Price | $164,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $129 |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 51 |
| Census Median Rent | $972 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,266 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.68% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 587.1/100K |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.6/100K |
| Robbery | 126.6/100K |
| Assault | 439.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,253.5/100K |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 775.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,178.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 299.0/100K |
| Arson | 16.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,766/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2433°N, 83.1813°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.3% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,766/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |