Living in Lincolnton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincolnton · Census data 2020–2024
Lincolnton has 1,768 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $43,935 (43% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $207,100, the median rent is $734/month.
Lincolnton at a glance
- Population
- 1,768
- Median age
- 48.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $43,935State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $207,100State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Lincolnton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lincolnton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincolnton the median home value is $207,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Lincolnton median household income
The median household income in Lincolnton is $43,935 and the income per person is $26,336. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Lincolnton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 754
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.45
Lincolnton demographics
- Population
- 1,768
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 711
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincolnton ›
Education in Lincolnton
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Lincolnton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincolnton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 52.5%
Lincolnton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 1,768 | $43,935 | $207,100 | $734 |
| Willington | 138 | $43,417 | $158,100 | — |
| McCormick | 2,506 | $41,111 | $92,000 | $670 |
| Modoc | 577 | $98,073 | — | — |
| Washington | 3,680 | $54,219 | $144,500 | $842 |
| Mount Carmel | 261 | $43,504 | $93,400 | — |
| Tignall | 763 | $53,438 | $71,000 | $928 |
| Troy | 177 | $48,250 | — | $1,321 |
| Appling | 702 | $88,309 | $299,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lincolnton, GA?
The median household income in Lincolnton is $43,935, 43% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lincolnton?
The median home value in Lincolnton is $207,100, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Lincolnton?
The median gross rent in Lincolnton is $734 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Lincolnton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Lincolnton?
The median age in Lincolnton is 48.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Lincolnton?
The average commute to work in Lincolnton is 31 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincolnton?
The unemployment rate in Lincolnton is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincolnton?
16.6% of adults in Lincolnton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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