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Lincoln, MA


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Lincoln, Massachusetts

Introduction to Lincoln, Massachusetts

Lincoln, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles NW of Waltham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 13 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 8,056 people in the town.

Lincoln History

The town of Lincoln was named by Chambers Russell, who influenced the town's creation. He named the town after Lincolnshire, his family home. The earliest settlers arrived in 1650. Lincoln was officially incorporated by nipping off parts of the neighboring towns of Concord, Weston and Lexington, which is why it is sometimes called "Niptown".

Lincoln and Nearby Attractions

  • Ashland State Park
  • Adams National Historic Site
  • DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Nashoba Valley

Things To Do In Lincoln

Some of the places to visit in Lincoln are the Codman House, the DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park, the Gropius House, Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Minuteman National Historic Park, The Pierce House, The Thoreau Institute, and Walden Pond. Museums nearby include the American Textile History Museum, the Amos Blanchard House & Barn Museum, and the Blue Hills Trailside Museum. Historical sites not far from Lincoln are Adams National Historic Site, the Boston National Historical Park, and the Dillaway-Thomas House.

Lincoln Transportation

Flights are available from the Logan International Airport.

Lincoln Higher Education

Colleges close to Lincoln include Andover Newton Theological School, Bentley College, and Brandeis University.

High Points

Lincoln strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLincoln Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLincoln College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyLincoln Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLincoln People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Lincoln Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lincoln Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Lincoln Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lincoln Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Lincoln Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Lincoln Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lincoln, MA

Comparing Lincoln to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity79
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population41
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109
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