Lincoln Park is a city of 38,000 people outside Detroit, Michigan. One of the most densely populated municipalities in the state, Lincoln Park developed as a bedroom community providing homes to workers in the Detroit area’s auto plants and steel mills.
Lincoln Park Population & Demographics
The median age of Lincoln Park residents is 36.1, well below the Michigan median of 39.8. The median household income is $47,094 – well below the state median of $63,202. Wondering if Lincoln Park is a safe place to live? Lincoln Park’s rates of property crime and violent crime are above U.S. averages. It’s not a particularly diverse community: 66% of residents are white, 19% are Hispanic and 8% are African-American.
Lincoln Park Cost of Living
If you’re thinking about moving, you are probably wondering how far your money will go in Lincoln Park. Is this community affordable? Of course, this will depend on your income and lifestyle, but overall, Lincoln Park is 15% less expensive than the national average. Transportation costs 34% more than the national average, but expenses in other categories – groceries, health care and utilities – fall below state and national norms. Housing is particularly affordable. Lincoln Park’s median home cost of $119,400 is less than half the national average.
A whopping 71% of Lincoln Park residents own their homes, above the national average of 65%. The median home sale price last year was $127,000. Homes are selling after just 15 days on the market, up 1 day from last year. Click to see what’s available in Lincoln Park.
In Lincoln Park, roughly 25% of people rent their homes. The average rent cost here is $768 a month (for an average apartment size of 685 square feet) which is about half the national average of $1,302.
Lincoln Park Weather
The hottest month of the year in Lincoln Park is July, when high temperatures average 83 degrees. The coldest month is January, when low temperatures average 20 degrees.
Things to Do in Lincoln Park, MI
There are plenty of options for activities in and around Lincoln Park. Here are some favorite attractions:
Ford House
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House offers sights for lovers of nature, art, history and design.
Henry Ford Museum
In nearby Dearborn, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation showcases an unparalleled collection. Its historic vehicles include President Kennedy’s limousine and Rosa Parks’ bus.
Lincoln Park Restaurants
There are many great restaurant options near Lincoln Park. Here are a few of the best-rated places in the area:
Cameo Family Dining
This local favorite serves a vast menu ranging from clam strips to turkey reubens to breakfast samplers.
4101 Dix Highway, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
La Sultana Paleteria Y Neveria
An authentic Mexican restaurant serving chemoyadas and specialty drinks served in hollowed-out pineapples.
1635 Fort St. #MI, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Zukin’s Rib Shack
The menu features no-nonsense barbecue dishes and more exotic fare such as rib-kabobs.
967 Dix Highway, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Lincoln Park Map
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Lincoln Park, MI Statistics & Information
Lincoln Park is located in Wayne County, MI. Its ZIP codes are 48146, 48101, 48192 and 48229. Its elevation is 587 feet. Lincoln Park covers 5.8 square miles. It’s located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Lincoln Park Jobs
The median household income in Lincoln Park is $47,094 per year. The most popular jobs here are in the health care, manufacturing and retail trade industries. Nearly 20% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national average of 12.8%. The demographic most affected by poverty here is women ages 25-34.
The average commute time here is about 26 minutes, on par the national average of 27 minutes. About 83% drive their own car alone, while nearly 12% carpool. Most Lincoln Park households own two cars.
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Schools in Lincoln Park, MI
Lincoln Park Public Schools serve 4,766 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It has seven elementary schools, a middle school and a high school; plus a special education institute and an early education program. State test scores indicate 20% of students are proficient in math, 32% in reading.
Living in Lincoln Park Pros & Cons
- Pro: Affordable housing
- Pro: Cost of living
- Con: Wages
- Con: Crime
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