What are the schools like in Lincoln Park, NJ?

Lincoln Park is served primarily by Lincoln Park School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park?

The median household income in Lincoln Park, NJ is $112,056 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park, NJ?

Lincoln Park has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Park is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $407,700 and the median rent is $1,655 per month.

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

Lincoln Park has a violent crime rate of 17.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 606.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln Park, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Park is a small city of 10,884 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,056 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, 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: 112.5

Lincoln Park's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Park costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Park, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$407,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,655	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,056	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 17.8 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

17.8 /100k

Property Crime

606.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lincoln Park is served primarily by Lincoln Park School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincoln Park, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lincoln Park School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	46.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Park sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Park, NJ
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Park, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,884	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.8%	18.9%
Asian	5.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Towaco, NJ 2 mi Packanack Lake, NJ 3 mi Pompton Plains, NJ 3 mi Singac, NJ 4 mi Preakness, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07035

Lincoln Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lincoln Park roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $407,700 and median rent is $1,655/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, NJ?

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 17.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 606.5 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. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincoln Park, NJ a good place to live?

Lincoln Park, NJ has a population of 10,884, a median household income of $112,056, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. 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 38.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln Park?

Lincoln Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07035.

What is the population of Lincoln Park?

The population of Lincoln Park, New Jersey is 10,884 with a median age of 46.8. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $407,700, median household income $112,056, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.