Living in Lincoln City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln City · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln City has 9,968 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $56,635 (32% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $412,700, the median rent is $1,314/month.
Lincoln City at a glance
- Population
- 9,968
- Median age
- 49.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $56,635State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $412,700State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,314/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 59.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Lincoln City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lincoln City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincoln City the median home value is $412,700, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,871 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln City median household income
The median household income in Lincoln City is $56,635 and the income per person is $41,022. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Lincoln City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,195
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.7%
- Vacant
- 36.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.16
36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lincoln City has many vacation and second homes.
Lincoln City demographics
- Population
- 9,968
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 4,548
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln City ›
Education in Lincoln City
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Lincoln City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City | 9,968 | $56,635 | $412,700 | $1,314 |
| Neotsu | 872 | $105,133 | $591,100 | — |
| Rose Lodge | 1,381 | $59,038 | $250,000 | $1,180 |
| Lincoln Beach | 2,434 | $73,750 | $422,900 | $884 |
| Depoe Bay | 1,782 | $85,417 | $377,700 | $1,622 |
| Pacific City | 1,303 | $93,207 | $466,000 | $1,194 |
| Cloverdale | 143 | $101,625 | — | — |
| Siletz | 1,119 | $86,667 | $251,200 | — |
| Grand Ronde | 1,549 | $52,669 | $318,500 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln City, OR?
The median household income in Lincoln City is $56,635, 32% 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 City?
The median home value in Lincoln City is $412,700, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Lincoln City?
The median gross rent in Lincoln City is $1,314 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Lincoln City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Lincoln City?
The median age in Lincoln City is 49.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Lincoln City?
The average commute to work in Lincoln City is 17 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln City?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln City is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln City?
26.1% of adults in Lincoln City 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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