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Lincoln.
About
Life in Lincoln
Lincoln is fundamentally a suburban commuter community experiencing steady growth within the greater Sacramento region. The median home price of $651,000 and median rent of $2,081 reflect California's housing market, though incomes here are solid at $111,990 median household—still, you're looking at a significant portion of income going toward housing. The commute to job centers averages 29.5 minutes, and you'll need a car; this is suburban sprawl territory.
Lincoln at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
11.8%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
+15.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lincoln: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lincoln, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.2%), and 6.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
27.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.6%
of households
Married Couples
59.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Lincoln
In Lincoln, home values are 11% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,192
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $640,369 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Lincoln and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lincoln is 1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lincoln Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute29.8 min avg
How Lincoln residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lincoln, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 105 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lincoln runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
484.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lincoln Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 68 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Placer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Placer County, which includes Lincoln, the most common type is heavy snow, with 68 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 109 | Heavy Snow | $90,000 |
| 2023 | 87 | Heavy Snow | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 78 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 62 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
224 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Placer County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Placer County, which includes Lincoln, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Placer County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lincoln has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.52" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.64" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 1.23" |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.63" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 59°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 89°F | 55°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.82" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 1.79" |
| Dec | 55°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lincoln
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lincoln's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Roseville
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Roseville
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Auburn
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lincoln
Lincoln's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lincoln (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lincoln
Lincoln has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
69 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
95 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
96 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lincoln
Twelve Bridges
485 Twelve Bridges Drive, Lincoln
Cities Near Lincoln
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lincoln?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lincoln FAQ
Is Lincoln, California affordable?⌄
Lincoln's median rent is $2,090/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $111,990/year. Median home value is $651,000.
Is Lincoln, California safe?⌄
Lincoln's violent crime rate was 92 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 485 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lincoln, California?⌄
Lincoln has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lincoln is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,090/month and median household income is $111,990/year. The median home value is $651,000. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lincoln, California?⌄
The average commute in Lincoln is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from