Living in Lincoln, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lincoln · Census data 2020–2024
Lincoln has 1,394 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $96,667 (19% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $365,200, the median rent is $870/month.
Lincoln is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lincoln at a glance
- Population
- 1,394
- Median age
- 45.7State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $96,667State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $365,200State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lincoln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lincoln the median home value is $365,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,876 a month in housing costs.
Lincoln median household income
The median household income in Lincoln is $96,667 and the income per person is $56,838. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Lincoln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.40
Lincoln demographics
- Population
- 1,394
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lincoln ›
Education in Lincoln
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lincoln
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Lincoln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1,394 | $96,667 | $365,200 | $870 |
| South Lincoln | 189 | $116,250 | $364,700 | — |
| Bristol | 3,778 | $74,620 | $337,300 | $1,275 |
| Warren | 1,585 | $86,905 | $569,300 | $1,750 |
| Ripton | 508 | $112,917 | $394,400 | — |
| Starksboro | 1,939 | $82,188 | $287,700 | $1,306 |
| Granville | 414 | $60,500 | $233,300 | $1,163 |
| New Haven | 1,792 | $92,321 | $379,300 | $1,163 |
| Middlebury | 9,175 | $86,169 | $409,700 | $1,156 |
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What is the median household income in Lincoln, VT?
The median household income in Lincoln is $96,667, 19% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lincoln?
The median home value in Lincoln is $365,200, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The median gross rent in Lincoln is $870 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Lincoln, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Lincoln?
The median age in Lincoln is 45.7 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Lincoln?
The average commute to work in Lincoln is 30 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln?
The unemployment rate in Lincoln is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lincoln?
43.5% of adults in Lincoln 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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