At a Glance
Median Income
$57,183
$26,985 per capita
Home Value
$117,400
Zillow: $147,641
Median Rent
$972/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
616/100K
2,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $147,641. 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 616 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,235/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population39,511
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density6,766/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,183
Per Capita$26,985
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,400
Rent$972
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$147,641
Housing Units16,048
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent616/100K
Property2,235/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault451/100K
Burglary350/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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