What are the schools like in South Lincoln, VT?

South Lincoln is served primarily by Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in South Lincoln?

The median household income in South Lincoln, VT is $108,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in South Lincoln, VT?

South Lincoln has an average high temperature of 25.5°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 112.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in South Lincoln, VT?

South Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 46.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 421.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Lincoln, VT a Good Place to Live?

South Lincoln is a small town of 153 in Vermont, with a median household income of $108,750 and a 1.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: South Lincoln stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All South 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the South Lincoln metro area.

Metric	South Lincoln, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$303,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Lincoln's violent crime rate is 46.2 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.2 /100k

Property Crime

421.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

South Lincoln is served primarily by Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	South Lincoln, VT	National Avg
School District	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Lincoln sees average highs of 25.5°F in January and 75.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 112.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Lincoln, VT
Average High — January	25.5°F
Average High — July	75.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	112.5"

Demographics

Metric	South Lincoln, VT	National Avg
Population	153	—
Median Age	62.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.2%	22.2%
65 and over	39.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lincoln, VT 3 mi Bristol, VT 8 mi East Middlebury, VT 8 mi Middlebury, VT 10 mi New Haven, VT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in South Lincoln

South Lincoln, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05443

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Lincoln, VT affordable or expensive?

South Lincoln has a median home value of $303,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $108,750.

What is the crime rate in South Lincoln, VT?

South Lincoln's violent crime rate is 46.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 421.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Lincoln?

Public schools in South Lincoln are operated by Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Lincoln, VT a good place to live?

South Lincoln, VT has a population of 153, a median household income of $108,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 South Lincoln?

South Lincoln averages 25.5°F in January and 75.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 112.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Lincoln?

South Lincoln, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05443.

What is the population of South Lincoln?

The population of South Lincoln, Vermont is 153 with a median age of 62.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in South Lincoln: median home $303,100, median household income $108,750, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Lincoln side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.