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Lincoln, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 123/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $38,159 per capita
$328,800 Home Value $436,450 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$328,800 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,125
4% above
$38,159 per capita
Home Value
$328,800
17% above
Zillow: $436,450
Median Rent
$845/mo
27% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
12% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
251 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
104%
Home Value
117%
Rent
73%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 5.8% (61% 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 $436,450. 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.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 533/100K.

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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$38,159
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A
Home Value$328,800
Rent$845
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$436,450
Housing Units117
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property533/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.