At a Glance
Median Income
$43,294
$28,039 per capita
Home Value
$224,600
Zillow: $291,723
Median Rent
$920/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
472/100K
4,415/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Lincolnton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincolnton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincolnton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincolnton residents earn a median household income of $43,294 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,039. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincolnton is $224,600 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,723. Median rent is $920/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Lincolnton reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,415/100K. The murder rate is 9.3/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Lincolnton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincolnton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,503
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,294
Per Capita$28,039
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$4,745M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
B+
Home Value$224,600
Rent$920
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$291,723
Housing Units5,164
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent472/100K
Property4,415/100K
Murder9.3/100K
Assault333/100K
Burglary704/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,826/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation906 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed178 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Lincolnton was founded in 1813.
The median home in Lincolnton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 178 Mbps.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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