At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$38,159 per capita
Home Value
$328,800
Zillow: $446,656
Median Rent
$845/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
11.2% smoking rate
How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln 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 residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,159. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $328,800 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,656. Median rent is $845/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
35.1% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population290
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$38,159
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$328,800
Rent$845
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$446,656
Housing Units117
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation985 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.