Lincoln Park, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
39,511 Population 6,766/sq mi density
$57,183 Median Income $26,985 per capita
$117,400 Home Value $154,774 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
681 Violent Crime/100K 1,782 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,183 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
681 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln Park, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,183
24% below
$26,985 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
58% below
Zillow: $154,774
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
681/100K
79% above
1,782/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
42%
Rent
84%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
208%
Crime
179%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincoln Park residents earn a median household income of $57,183 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,985. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $117,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,774. Median rent is $972/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln Park reports 681 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,782/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Lincoln Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population39,511
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density6,766/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,183
Per Capita$26,985
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$972
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$154,774
Housing Units16,048
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent681/100K
Property1,782/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault605/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation591 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries57

Did You Know?

Lincoln Park was founded in 1925.
The median home in Lincoln Park was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.