What are the schools like in Lincoln Beach, OR?

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

What is the median household income in Lincoln Beach?

The median household income in Lincoln Beach, OR is $60,508 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Beach, OR?

Lincoln Beach has an average high temperature of 48.5°F in January and 71.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln Beach, OR affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Beach's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Beach is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $363,800 and the median rent is $855 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln Beach, OR?

Lincoln Beach has a violent crime rate of 266.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1423.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln Beach, OR a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Beach is a small town of 2,779 in Oregon, with a median household income of $60,508 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln Beach's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lincoln Beach is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincoln Beach 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: 100.1

Lincoln Beach's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Beach costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Beach, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$363,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$855	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,508	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lincoln Beach's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

266.2 /100k

Property Crime

1423.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lincoln Beach, OR	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	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Beach sees average highs of 48.5°F in January and 71.0°F in July, with 96.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Beach, OR
Average High — January	48.5°F
Average High — July	71.0°F
Annual Precipitation	96.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Beach, OR	National Avg
Population	2,779	—
Median Age	60.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	16.8%	22.2%
65 and over	34.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Depoe Bay, OR 5 mi Lincoln City, OR 7 mi Neotsu, OR 9 mi Siletz, OR 12 mi Rose Lodge, OR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Lincoln Beach

Lincoln Beach, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97388

Lincoln Beach vs Other Cities

Lincoln Beach, OR vs Depoe Bay, OR Lincoln Beach, OR vs Lincoln City, OR Lincoln Beach, OR vs Neotsu, OR Lincoln Beach, OR vs Siletz, OR Lincoln Beach, OR vs Rose Lodge, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Beach, OR affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Beach's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lincoln Beach roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $363,800 and median rent is $855/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Beach, OR?

Lincoln Beach's violent crime rate is 266.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1423.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln Beach?

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

Is Lincoln Beach, OR a good place to live?

Lincoln Beach, OR has a population of 2,779, a median household income of $60,508, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Beach?

Lincoln Beach averages 48.5°F in January and 71.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 96.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln Beach?

Lincoln Beach, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97388.

What is the population of Lincoln Beach?

The population of Lincoln Beach, Oregon is 2,779 with a median age of 60.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lincoln Beach: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $363,800, median household income $60,508, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.