What are the schools like in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln is served primarily by Western Placer Unified. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lincoln?

The median household income in Lincoln, CA is $99,434 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln has an average high temperature of 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches.

Lincoln, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lincoln, CA affordable or expensive?

Lincoln's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $594,500 and the median rent is $2,067 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 96.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 561.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln is a mid-sized city of 50,131 in California, with a median household income of $99,434 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lincoln is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincoln city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$594,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,067	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,434	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 96.2 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.2 /100k

Property Crime

561.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lincoln is served primarily by Western Placer Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincoln, CA	National Avg
School District	Western Placer Unified	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln sees average highs of 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 24.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lincoln, CA
Average High — January	56.3°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln, CA	National Avg
Population	50,131	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.2%	18.9%
Asian	6.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lincoln

Lincoln, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95648

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln, CA affordable or expensive?

Lincoln's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lincoln roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $594,500 and median rent is $2,067/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln, CA?

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 96.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln?

Public schools in Lincoln are operated by Western Placer Unified. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincoln, CA a good place to live?

Lincoln, CA has a population of 50,131, a median household income of $99,434, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lincoln?

Lincoln averages 56.3°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln?

Lincoln, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95648.

What is the population of Lincoln?

The population of Lincoln, California is 50,131 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincoln?

Key numbers for living in Lincoln: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $594,500, median household income $99,434, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.