Lincoln Park, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,406 Population 1,573/sq mi density
$81,337 Median Income $49,254 per capita
$254,300 Home Value $346,383 Zillow
$1,261 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,337 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$254,300 home value, $1,261/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln Park, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,337
8% above
$49,254 per capita
Home Value
$254,300
10% below
Zillow: $346,383
Median Rent
$1,261/mo
8% above
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°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
108%
Home Value
90%
Rent
108%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $81,337 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,254. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,871 business establishments, including 622 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $254,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,383. Median rent is $1,261/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

24.3% of adults in Lincoln Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,406
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,337
Per Capita$49,254
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$10,454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,300
Rent$1,261
Ownership48.8%
Zillow$346,383
Housing Units1,067
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation150 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations56
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Lincoln Park was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 622 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.