Living in Lincolndale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincolndale · Census data 2020–2024
Lincolndale has 1,323 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $234,417 (173% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $582,200.
Lincolndale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lincolndale at a glance
- Population
- 1,323
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $234,417State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $582,200State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Lincolndale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 173% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lincolndale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincolndale the median home value is $582,200, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.
Lincolndale median household income
The median household income in Lincolndale is $234,417 and the income per person is $80,550. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lincolndale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 431
- Owner-occupied
- 98.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.07
Lincolndale demographics
- Population
- 1,323
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 5.7%
- Households
- 431
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincolndale ›
Education in Lincolndale
74.6% of adults 25 and older in Lincolndale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincolndale
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lincolndale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolndale | 1,323 | $234,417 | $582,200 | — |
| Shenorock | 1,558 | $127,180 | $472,800 | $2,417 |
| Heritage Hills | 4,094 | $105,546 | $524,800 | $3,501 |
| Mahopac | 9,039 | $110,023 | $470,900 | $1,931 |
| Jefferson Valley-Yorktown | 14,154 | $157,083 | $591,800 | $2,106 |
| Golden's Bridge | 1,815 | $250,001 | $684,300 | $1,976 |
| Yorktown Heights | 1,966 | $186,961 | $618,400 | — |
| Carmel | 7,306 | $114,954 | $488,300 | $1,150 |
| Shrub Oak | 2,498 | $172,778 | $515,200 | $1,194 |
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What is the median household income in Lincolndale, NY?
The median household income in Lincolndale is $234,417, 173% higher 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 Lincolndale?
The median home value in Lincolndale is $582,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Lincolndale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 173% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Lincolndale?
The median age in Lincolndale is 41.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lincolndale?
The average commute to work in Lincolndale is 37 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincolndale?
The unemployment rate in Lincolndale is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincolndale?
74.6% of adults in Lincolndale 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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