What are the schools like in Lincoln Park, MI?

Lincoln Park is served primarily by Lincoln Park School District of the City of. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park?

The median household income in Lincoln Park, MI is $55,777 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park, MI?

Lincoln Park has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 53.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln Park, MI affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Park is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,500 and the median rent is $943 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, MI?

Lincoln Park has a violent crime rate of 678.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1768.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln Park, MI a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Park is a small city of 39,807 in Michigan, with a median household income of $55,777 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln Park stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lincoln Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincoln Park 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: 98.0

Lincoln Park's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Park costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Park, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$943	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,777	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 678.6 per 100,000 residents — 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

678.6 /100k

Property Crime

1768.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lincoln Park is served primarily by Lincoln Park School District of the City of. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincoln Park, MI	National Avg
School District	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Park sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 53.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Park, MI
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	53.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Park, MI	National Avg
Population	39,807	—
Median Age	34.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48146

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Park, MI affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lincoln Park roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,500 and median rent is $943/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, MI?

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 678.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1768.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln Park?

Public schools in Lincoln Park are operated by Lincoln Park School District of the City of. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincoln Park, MI a good place to live?

Lincoln Park, MI has a population of 39,807, a median household income of $55,777, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Park?

Lincoln Park averages 32.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 53.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln Park?

Lincoln Park, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48146.

What is the population of Lincoln Park?

The population of Lincoln Park, Michigan is 39,807 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincoln Park?

Key numbers for living in Lincoln Park: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $109,500, median household income $55,777, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.