At a Glance
Median Income
$100,875
$36,175 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $251,347
Median Rent
$1,681/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
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)
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.