New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lincoln Park is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,901. Residents earn $119,000 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lincoln Park receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lincoln Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Lincoln Park among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Lincoln Park is $419,500, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,824 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lincoln Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 57 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 669 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lincoln Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 73.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.4% |
| 97% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,000 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,546 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,115 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 23,692 |
| County GDP | $76,180M |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Healthcare | 2,593 |
| Retail | 2,565 |
| Manufacturing | 603 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.88% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $419,500 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $526,351 |
| Median List Price | $574,000 |
| Median List Price | $574,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $346 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,824 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $16,276 |
| 365% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.88% |
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,341/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Total Violent | 57.4/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.6/100K |
| Robbery | 9.6/100K |
| Assault | 38.3/100K |
| Total Property | 669.5/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.4/100K |
| Theft | 449.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 9.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.9 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9238°N, 74.3042°W |
| County FIPS | 34013 |
Winner: Democrat by 44.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,703/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 34 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,593 |
| Restaurants | 1,759 |
| Retail Stores | 2,565 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 51 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |