Living in Lincoln, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln has 908 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $62,813 (13% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $380,900, the median rent is $784/month.
Lincoln is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lincoln at a glance
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 58.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $62,813State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $380,900State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Montana median; home values about the same as the state median.
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 $380,900, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 10.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,652 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln median household income
The median household income in Lincoln is $62,813 and the income per person is $44,184. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Lincoln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 774
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.92
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lincoln has many vacation and second homes.
Lincoln demographics
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 7.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.2%
- Households
- 474
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln ›
Education in Lincoln
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 45%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Lincoln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 908 | $62,813 | $380,900 | $784 |
| Marysville | 160 | $99,167 | $287,500 | — |
| Avon | 173 | $100,250 | $179,200 | $878 |
| Elliston | 182 | $53,125 | $300,000 | $850 |
| Garrison | 106 | $93,625 | $583,300 | — |
| Drummond | 277 | $58,456 | $245,600 | $673 |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 5,183 | $100,605 | $404,200 | $1,603 |
| Helena Valley West Central | 8,056 | $90,082 | $367,200 | $1,327 |
| Helena West Side | 1,417 | $66,921 | $402,300 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Lincoln: FAQ
What is the median household income in Lincoln, MT?
The median household income in Lincoln is $62,813, 13% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (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 $380,900, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The median gross rent in Lincoln is $784 per month, about 10.2% of household income.
Is Lincoln, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Montana median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Lincoln?
The median age in Lincoln is 58.1 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lincoln?
The average commute to work in Lincoln is 18 minutes; 45% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln?
36.6% 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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