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Lincoln Park, MI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

atl_isaac

What I wish I knew before living in Lincoln Park

So, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. With a population of 39,511, Lincoln Park is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if yo...

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Miles Lewis

Commute times in Lincoln Park -how bad?

Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Roman Gonzalez

Honest thoughts on life in Lincoln Park

Random thought, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $972 for rent here. Median household income is $57,183, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's...

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Connor Flores

Starting a business in Lincoln Park?

I work in construction and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Lincoln Park sits at 616.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hou...

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Christian Bennett

Freelancing from Lincoln Park -experience?

We have two kids and Rent is about $972/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'...

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Abigail S.

First time home buyer in Lincoln Park

Curious what people think. With a population of 39,511, Lincoln Park is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sen...

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Colton Gutierrez

Housing market in Lincoln Park right now

Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. You can expect to pay around $972 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lincoln Park sits at 616.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Pros: - Nice park...

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Aubrey

Honest thoughts on life in Lincoln Park

Random thought, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Connor Flores

Best coffee shops in Lincoln Park?

Alright, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

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atl_isaac

The good and bad of living in Lincoln Park

Poverty rate is 17.2%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. Rent is about $972/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during...

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Christian Bennett

Career opportunities in Lincoln Park, MI

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo...

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Colton Gutierrez

Anyone regret moving to Lincoln Park?

OK so You can expect to pay around $972 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? It'...

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Paisley Hill

Cost of living reality check -Lincoln Park

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 50-year-old firefighter and Crime rate is something to consider -Lincoln Park sits at 616.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Median household income is $57,183, which feels about ...

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atl_isaac

The good and bad of living in Lincoln Park

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lincoln Park sits at 616.5 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for...

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Aubrey

Remote worker thinking about Lincoln Park

Homes are going for about $117,400 on average. Median household income is $57,183, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 39,511, Lincoln Park is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,511 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better f...

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Charlotte S.

Honest thoughts on life in Lincoln Park

Hey, The median home value here is around $117,400, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $57,183 in Lincoln Park. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can b...

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