Lincoln is a small town of 998 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,203
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lincoln stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
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: 94.4
Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lincoln costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lincoln, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,203
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lincoln is served primarily by Elizabeth Forward SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lincoln, PA
National Avg
School District
Elizabeth Forward SD
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lincoln sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Lincoln's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lincoln roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,600 and median rent is $841/month.
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lincoln are operated by Elizabeth Forward SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lincoln, PA has a population of 998, a median household income of $73,203, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lincoln averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lincoln, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15037.
The population of Lincoln, Pennsylvania is 998 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lincoln: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $113,600, median household income $73,203, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
