Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Lincoln, CA
Explore Lincoln and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Lincoln at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population52,956
Median Household Income$111,990
Median Home Value$651,000
Median Gross Rent$2,090
Median Age43.2
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home22.5%
Homeownership83.9%
Housing Vacancy3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lincoln is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lincoln and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Lincoln
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$651,000
Median Gross Rent$2,090
Homeownership83.9%
Housing Vacancy3.4%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Lincoln, CA
Median Household Income$111,990
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home22.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lincoln and how households are structured
Population52,956
Median Age43.2
Average Household Size2.6
Lincoln is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Lincoln
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lincoln point to hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.7°F
Average Winter Low37.8°F
Annual Rainfall24.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Lincoln
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Lincoln is located in Placer County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Placer County.
County Intelligence
Lincoln & Placer County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lincoln is located in Placer County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lincoln.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lincoln shows a population of about 52,956. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Placer County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lincoln.
For someone considering a move to Lincoln, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.