Lincolndale, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Lincolndale is a small town in New York with a population of 1,235. Residents earn $200,156 per year, which is 166% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,235 Population 1,286/sq mi density
$200,156 Median Income $77,135 per capita
$513,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$200,156 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$513,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $200,156
166% higher than US avg
Home Value $513,100
82% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.6%
112% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.4%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lincolndale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,235
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,286/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A+
Median Income$200,156
Per Capita$77,135
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$513,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation410 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.6%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute36 min
Libraries8

Is Lincolndale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lincolndale receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lincolndale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lincolndale is $200,156, which is significantly higher than the national average — 166% above $75,149. This places Lincolndale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lincolndale is $513,100, making it a premium housing market at 82% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Lincolndale is a highly educated community — 71.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Lincolndale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Lincolndale has a population of 1,235 with a density of 1,286 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.3%).

Population

1,235
Total Population
1,286
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lincolndale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.4%
15% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lincolndale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lincolndale is $200,156, which is 166% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Lincolndale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$200,156
166% above US avg
Per Capita Income$77,135
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$112,316

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,328
County GDP$5,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants222
Healthcare245
Retail298
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Work from Home31.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Lincolndale is $513,100, 82% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$513,100
82% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,245
278% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
In Lincolndale, 22.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.7% report depression. 14.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lincolndale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.4%
30% below US avg
Diabetes6.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure21.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity14.9%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate78.2%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access94.9%
Healthcare Facilities245

Crime Rates: Lincolndale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Lincolndale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,286/sq mi
Coordinates41.3353°N, 73.7267°W
County FIPS36079
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 43.2%

Winner: Republican by 13.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.6%
112% above US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,286/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities245
Restaurants222
Retail Stores298

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Work from Home31.1%

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