At a Glance
Median Income
$107,950
$56,424 per capita
Home Value
$475,400
Zillow: $578,801
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
2,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
8.3% smoking rate
How Lincolnwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincolnwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincolnwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincolnwood residents earn a median household income of $107,950 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,424. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincolnwood is $475,400 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $578,801. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Lincolnwood reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,552/100K.
Education
56.8% of adults in Lincolnwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincolnwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population13,179
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density4,899/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born34.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,950
Per Capita$56,424
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$475,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$578,801
Housing Units5,092
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property2,552/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation607 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Lincolnwood was founded in 1922.
The median home in Lincolnwood was built in 1959.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
34.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.