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Lincoln Park.
About
Life in Lincoln Park
If you're looking at Lincoln Park, you're shopping for an affordable suburb close enough to Detroit for reasonable commutes—most people are looking at about 24 minutes to get around the area. Housing is genuinely affordable compared to much of Metro Detroit, with median home values around $131,000 and rent averaging under $1,000 a month, which matters if you're budget-conscious. That said, this is a working-class community still finding its footing economically; unemployment sits at 5.2% and median household income is around $59,000, so the job market isn't booming.
Lincoln Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
86.4%
of households
Population Growth
-4.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lincoln Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lincoln Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.4%), and 19.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.3%
of households
Married Couples
33.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 9% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Lincoln Park
In Lincoln Park, rent runs 9% below the MI average, and home values are 43% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,090
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $151,487 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in Lincoln Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lincoln Park is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lincoln Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute24.4 min avg
How Lincoln Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lincoln Park, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 88% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lincoln Park runs 88% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
619
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,669.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lincoln Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Lincoln Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Lincoln Park is about 2% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Lincoln Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Lincoln Park is about 2% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lincoln Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.4"
Annual Snowfall
53.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.29" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.26" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.28" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.54" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.23" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.74" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lincoln Park
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lincoln Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Wyandotte
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Dearborn
Metropolitan Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 4 mi away · Dearborn
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.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lincoln Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
8.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
5.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (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: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
25 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Public Library
1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
Cities Near Lincoln Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lincoln Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lincoln Park FAQ
Is Lincoln Park, Michigan affordable?⌄
Lincoln Park's median rent is $1,023/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,616/year. Median home value is $131,000.
Is Lincoln Park, Michigan safe?⌄
Lincoln Park's violent crime rate was 619 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1670 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lincoln Park, Michigan?⌄
Lincoln Park has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lincoln Park, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Lincoln Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,023/month and median household income is $58,616/year. The median home value is $131,000. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lincoln Park, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Lincoln Park is 24 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