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Lincoln Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,901 Population 1,703/sq mi density
$119,000 Median Income $57,546 per capita
$419,500 Home Value $526,351 Zillow
$1,824 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 453 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$119,000 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$419,500 home value, $1,824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,000
58% above
$57,546 per capita
Home Value
$419,500
49% above
Zillow: $526,351
Median Rent
$1,824/mo
57% above
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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)

Income
158%
Home Value
149%
Rent
157%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincoln Park residents earn a median household income of $119,000 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,546. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $419,500 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,351. Median rent is $1,824/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln Park reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

45.3% of adults in Lincoln Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,901
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,703/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$119,000
Per Capita$57,546
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

A+
Home Value$419,500
Rent$1,824
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$526,351
Housing Units4,245
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property453/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary79/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation179 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34

Did You Know?

Lincoln Park was founded in 1922.
The median home in Lincoln Park was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.