What are the schools like in Lincoln Park, NY?

School district data for Lincoln Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lincoln Park?

The median household income in Lincoln Park, NY is $70,238 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park, NY?

Lincoln Park has an average high temperature of 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln Park, NY affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Park is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,400 and the median rent is $1,055 per month.

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

Lincoln Park has a violent crime rate of 54.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln Park, NY a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Park is a small town of 2,375 in New York, with a median household income of $70,238 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln Park stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 99.0

Lincoln Park's overall cost of living index is 99.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Park costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Park, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,055	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,238	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.6 /100k

Property Crime

287.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lincoln Park, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Park sees average highs of 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation and 85.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Park, NY
Average High — January	37.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.2"
Annual Snowfall	85.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Park, NY	National Avg
Population	2,375	—
Median Age	55.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	7.6%	6.3%
Under 18	14.6%	22.2%
65 and over	33.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lincoln Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Park, NY affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Park's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lincoln Park roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $255,400 and median rent is $1,055/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Park, NY?

Lincoln Park's violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lincoln Park, NY a good place to live?

Lincoln Park, NY has a population of 2,375, a median household income of $70,238, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. 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 37.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches with about 85.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lincoln Park?

The population of Lincoln Park, New York is 2,375 with a median age of 55.8. 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 99 (100 = US average), median home $255,400, median household income $70,238, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.