What are the schools like in Lincoln, DE?

Lincoln is served primarily by Milford School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Lincoln?

The median household income in Lincoln, DE is $83,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln, DE?

Lincoln has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln, DE affordable or expensive?

Lincoln's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 195.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 917.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln, DE a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln is a small town of 1,439 in Delaware, with a median household income of $83,125 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 95.1

Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

195.1 /100k

Property Crime

917.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lincoln is served primarily by Milford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincoln, DE	National Avg
School District	Milford School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln, DE
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln, DE	National Avg
Population	1,439	—
Median Age	28.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	72.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Milford, DE 3 mi Ellendale, DE 4 mi Houston, DE 6 mi Slaughter Beach, DE 7 mi Farmington, DE 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lincoln

Lincoln, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19960

Lincoln vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln, DE affordable or expensive?

Lincoln's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lincoln roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $240,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln, DE?

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 195.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 917.9 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 Milford School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 3.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincoln, DE a good place to live?

Lincoln, DE has a population of 1,439, a median household income of $83,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln?

Lincoln, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19960.

What is the population of Lincoln?

The population of Lincoln, Delaware is 1,439 with a median age of 28.5. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $240,500, median household income $83,125, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.