What is the median household income in Lincolnville?

The median household income in Lincolnville, SC is $41,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.1%.

What is the weather like in Lincolnville, SC?

Lincolnville has an average high temperature of 58.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Lincolnville, SC Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lincolnville, SC affordable or expensive?

Lincolnville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincolnville is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,300 and the median rent is $760 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincolnville, SC?

Lincolnville has a violent crime rate of 475.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2551.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What are the schools like in Lincolnville, SC?

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

Is Lincolnville, SC a Good Place to Live?

Lincolnville is a small town of 641 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $41,250 and a 10.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Lincolnville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lincolnville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincolnville 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: 93.2

Lincolnville's overall cost of living index is 93.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincolnville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lincolnville, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lincolnville's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

475.7 /100k

Property Crime

2551.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lincolnville, SC	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	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincolnville sees average highs of 58.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincolnville, SC
Average High — January	58.2°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	52.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lincolnville, SC	National Avg
Population	641	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	32.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summerville, SC 1 mi Sangaree, SC 2 mi Ladson, SC 3 mi North Charleston, SC 8 mi Goose Creek, SC 9 mi

Lincolnville vs Other Cities

Lincolnville, SC vs Summerville, SC Lincolnville, SC vs Sangaree, SC Lincolnville, SC vs Ladson, SC Lincolnville, SC vs North Charleston, SC Lincolnville, SC vs Goose Creek, SC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincolnville, SC affordable or expensive?

Lincolnville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lincolnville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,300 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincolnville, SC?

Lincolnville's violent crime rate is 475.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2551.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincolnville?

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

Is Lincolnville, SC a good place to live?

Lincolnville, SC has a population of 641, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lincolnville?

Lincolnville averages 58.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lincolnville?

The population of Lincolnville, South Carolina is 641 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincolnville?

Key numbers for living in Lincolnville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $206,300, median household income $41,250, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincolnville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.