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Lincoln Park, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Berks County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,778 Population 5,735/sq mi density
$100,875 Median Income $36,175 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $251,347 Zillow
$1,681 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,195 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,681/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln Park, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,875
34% above
$36,175 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $251,347
Median Rent
$1,681/mo
45% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
134%
Home Value
80%
Rent
145%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $100,875 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,175. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,347. Median rent is $1,681/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln Park reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,195/100K.

Education

39.8% of adults in Lincoln Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln Park has an average annual temperature of 54°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 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,778
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density5,735/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,875
Per Capita$36,175
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,681
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$251,347
Housing Units644
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property1,195/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation317 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Lincoln Park was built in 1957.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.