Living in Lincoln Park, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln Park · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln Park has 2,431 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $76,971 (10% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $272,600, the median rent is $1,453/month.
Lincoln Park at a glance
- Population
- 2,431
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,971State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $272,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,453/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lincoln Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.6%.
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 $272,600, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,804 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln Park median household income
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $76,971 and the income per person is $47,012. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lincoln Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,155
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.13
Lincoln Park demographics
- Population
- 2,431
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 1,054
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln Park ›
Education in Lincoln Park
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln Park
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Lincoln Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Ruby | 1,098 | $104,831 | $347,100 | $1,352 |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Barrytown | 135 | $99,688 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln Park, NY?
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $76,971, 10% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $272,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lincoln Park?
The median gross rent in Lincoln Park is $1,453 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Lincoln Park, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Lincoln Park?
The median age in Lincoln Park is 50.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lincoln Park?
The average commute to work in Lincoln Park is 22 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln Park?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln Park is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln Park?
19.2% 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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