Living in Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln Park · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln Park has 10,957 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $123,397 (19% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $443,300, the median rent is $1,857/month.
Lincoln Park at a glance
- Population
- 10,957
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $123,397State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $443,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,857/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lincoln Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lincoln Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincoln Park the median home value is $443,300, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,857 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,922 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln Park median household income
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $123,397 and the income per person is $56,840. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lincoln Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,050
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.59
Lincoln Park demographics
- Population
- 10,957
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 3,973
- Foreign-born
- 20.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln Park ›
Education in Lincoln Park
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln Park
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Lincoln Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park | 10,957 | $123,397 | $443,300 | $1,857 |
| Towaco | 5,612 | $205,636 | $701,300 | $1,950 |
| Pequannock | 15,641 | $120,666 | $553,200 | $2,753 |
| Packanack Lake | 6,321 | $213,103 | $601,000 | $3,501 |
| Fairfield | 7,824 | $115,980 | $688,500 | $2,656 |
| Montville | 22,876 | $169,083 | $700,200 | $2,372 |
| Pompton Plains | 10,971 | $117,959 | $539,000 | $3,129 |
| Wayne | 53,756 | $153,056 | $612,700 | $2,164 |
| Singac | 4,207 | $104,519 | $427,400 | $2,073 |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, NJ?
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $123,397, 19% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lincoln Park?
The median home value in Lincoln Park is $443,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lincoln Park?
The median gross rent in Lincoln Park is $1,857 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Lincoln Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Lincoln Park?
The median age in Lincoln Park is 48.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lincoln Park?
The average commute to work in Lincoln Park is 30 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln Park?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln Park is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln Park?
45.1% of adults in Lincoln Park 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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