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Lincoln Park.
About
Life in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a community of 10,901 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $123,000, median rent runs about $1,857 per month, and median home values are around $443,300. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lincoln Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
48.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
20.7%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.7% foreign-born, most often from Poland
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 Poland (15.9%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.5%
of households
Married Couples
56.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
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 8% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Lincoln Park
In Lincoln Park, rent runs 8% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,795
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $536,835 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Lincoln Park
Unemployment in Morris County, which includes Lincoln Park, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Lincoln Park: Morris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Morris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lincoln Park is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lincoln Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.3 min avg
How Lincoln Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lincoln Park, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lincoln Park runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
9.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
271.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lincoln Park Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Morris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Morris County, which includes Lincoln Park, the most common type is winter weather, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2019 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Morris County, county-wide
Lincoln Park is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Morris County, which includes Lincoln Park, is typically good — 275 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
275
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Morris County, county-wide
Lincoln Park is about 2% of Morris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lincoln Park has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.9"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.04" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.55" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 4.07" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.71" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.97" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lincoln Park
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lincoln Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Chilton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Pompton Plains
Essex County Hospital Center
Psychiatric · 6.2 mi away · Cedar Grove
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.3 mi away · Paterson
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.
Education10.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park's student/teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
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 · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $21,162 · 75% graduate · median earnings $90,769 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 7,709 students · in-state tuition $18,112 · 72% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,855 students · in-state tuition $5,631 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,365 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
12.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,990 students · in-state tuition $39,454 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,652 (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: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
19 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
21 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
21 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Public Library
12 Boonton Turnpike, Lincoln Park
Cities Near Lincoln Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lincoln Park FAQ
Is Lincoln Park, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Lincoln Park's median rent is $1,857/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $123,397/year. Median home value is $443,300.
Is Lincoln Park, New Jersey safe?⌄
Lincoln Park's violent crime rate was 9 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 272 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?⌄
Morris County, which includes Lincoln Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Lincoln Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,857/month and median household income is $123,397/year. The median home value is $443,300. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lincoln Park, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Lincoln Park 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