Living in Lincoln Beach, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln Beach has 2,434 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $73,750 (11% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $422,900, the median rent is $884/month.
Lincoln Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,434
- Median age
- 60.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $73,750State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $422,900State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $884/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lincoln Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lincoln Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincoln Beach the median home value is $422,900, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,762 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln Beach median household income
The median household income in Lincoln Beach is $73,750 and the income per person is $44,973. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Lincoln Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,678
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 52.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.93
52.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lincoln Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Lincoln Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,434
- Median age
- 60.9
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 1,260
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln Beach ›
Education in Lincoln Beach
31.8% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Lincoln Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Beach | 2,434 | $73,750 | $422,900 | $884 |
| Depoe Bay | 1,782 | $85,417 | $377,700 | $1,622 |
| Lincoln City | 9,968 | $56,635 | $412,700 | $1,314 |
| Neotsu | 872 | $105,133 | $591,100 | — |
| Siletz | 1,119 | $86,667 | $251,200 | — |
| Rose Lodge | 1,381 | $59,038 | $250,000 | $1,180 |
| Newport | 10,583 | $60,568 | $441,400 | $1,241 |
| Toledo | 3,546 | $53,947 | $299,100 | $1,084 |
| Pacific City | 1,303 | $93,207 | $466,000 | $1,194 |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln Beach, OR?
The median household income in Lincoln Beach is $73,750, 11% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lincoln Beach?
The median home value in Lincoln Beach is $422,900, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Lincoln Beach?
The median gross rent in Lincoln Beach is $884 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Lincoln Beach, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Lincoln Beach?
The median age in Lincoln Beach is 60.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lincoln Beach?
The average commute to work in Lincoln Beach is 32 minutes; 26.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln Beach?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln Beach is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln Beach?
31.8% of adults in Lincoln Beach 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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