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Lincolnton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Lincoln County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,695
Population
483/sq mi density
$40,372
Median Income
$25,975 per capita
$212,600
Home Value
$255,093 Zillow
$714
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
467
Violent Crime/100K
3,069 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,372 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$212,600 home value, $714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$212,600
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$714/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
795
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$212,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$255,093
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$714/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $212,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,093 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 795 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |