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Cost of Living in Lincoln Park, MI

Population 39,257 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,023
Median home value$131,000
Median household income$58,616

The median rent in Lincoln Park, MI is $1,023/month, 9% lower than the Michigan median and 28% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $131,000, 61% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $58,616 a year, 20% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $662/mo

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Lincoln Park vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Lincoln ParkMichiganU.S.
Median rent$1,023$1,129$1,413
Median home value$131,000$231,600$332,700
Median household income$58,616$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate68.8%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.5%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate21.5%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.4%5.7%5.2%
Work from home7.7%13.5%15.1%
Median age35.240.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lincoln Park, MI?

The median gross rent in Lincoln Park, MI is $1,023 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lincoln Park, MI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,920 a year in gross income.

Is Lincoln Park, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 28% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.2 times the median household income.

Other cities in Michigan

Detroit, MIRent $1,074 · Income $39,938Grand Rapids, MIRent $1,266 · Income $69,108Warren, MIRent $1,225 · Income $64,016Sterling Heights, MIRent $1,292 · Income $79,909Ann Arbor, MIRent $1,649 · Income $82,212Lansing, MIRent $993 · Income $54,382

Cities with a similar cost of living

Cleveland, TNRent $1,034 · Income $58,559Claremore, OKRent $1,009 · Income $58,685Kingsville, TXRent $1,037 · Income $58,148Johnson City, TNRent $1,023 · Income $57,254Racine, WIRent $1,033 · Income $57,740Waynesboro, VARent $1,020 · Income $59,994

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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