Living in Lincoln, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln has 4,002 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $84,280 (8% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $377,500, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Lincoln at a glance
- Population
- 4,002
- Median age
- 28.9State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $84,280State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $377,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Idaho median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lincoln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincoln the median home value is $377,500, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,549 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln median household income
The median household income in Lincoln is $84,280 and the income per person is $35,035. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Lincoln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,253
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.19
Lincoln demographics
- Population
- 4,002
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 5.7%
- Households
- 1,253
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln ›
Education in Lincoln
34.2% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Lincoln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 4,002 | $84,280 | $377,500 | $1,218 |
| Iona | 2,984 | $84,914 | $420,300 | $1,533 |
| Ammon | 19,064 | $86,121 | $381,800 | $1,372 |
| Idaho Falls | 67,725 | $73,110 | $335,500 | $1,075 |
| Ucon | 1,606 | $89,079 | $340,900 | $969 |
| Rigby | 5,404 | $85,056 | $336,200 | $1,180 |
| Shelley | 5,092 | $77,563 | $295,200 | $1,265 |
| Lewisville | 453 | $83,750 | $236,500 | $933 |
| Ririe | 1,079 | $67,123 | $160,700 | $1,144 |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln, ID?
The median household income in Lincoln is $84,280, 8% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lincoln?
The median home value in Lincoln is $377,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The median gross rent in Lincoln is $1,218 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Lincoln, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Idaho median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Lincoln?
The median age in Lincoln is 28.9 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Lincoln?
The average commute to work in Lincoln is 19 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln?
34.2% of adults in Lincoln 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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