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Lincoln, MA


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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.

The People and Families of Lincoln

In Lincoln, about 73% of adults are married. Many folks in Lincoln are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lincoln. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln had a median family income of $87,842. Lincoln has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Lincoln living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Lincoln.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($266,340) in Lincoln. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Lincoln.

Lincoln Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Lincoln is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lincoln, 84% of commuters drive to work.

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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