Cost of Living in Lincoln Park, MI

Population 39,511 · Michigan · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Lincoln Park cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $117,000, rents near $972 a month. A poverty rate near 22% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Lincoln Park sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Dearborn. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Dearborn's $206,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 74

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lincoln Park

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $117,400 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $972/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,183/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Michigan's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 59.1°F and lows of 42.0°F, with about 45" of annual snowfall. Overall, Lincoln Park has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$117,400
62% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$147,640
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$972/mo
26% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,265/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$707
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$962
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,444
Owner-occupied 69.8%
Renter-occupied 30.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$972
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,586/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
6.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,183
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,985
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
57% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.3%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.9
Male median age 34.6
Female median age 35.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.1°F
Avg Low
42.0°F
Annual Precip
34.3"
Annual Snowfall
45"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323546597080848174624937
Low °F 192129395060646356443425
Precip" 2.232.082.433.263.723.263.513.263.222.532.572.25
Snow" 14.012.56.21.50.00.00.00.00.00.01.98.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
19.2%
Good air days/yr
226
Max AQI recorded
329
PM2.5 days
33
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
4,904
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lincoln Park, MI?

Lincoln Park has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lincoln Park, MI?

The median gross rent in Lincoln Park is $972 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lincoln Park?

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $117,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lincoln Park?

The median household income in Lincoln Park is $57,183 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lincoln Park, MI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lincoln Park is 6.0%. The Michigan state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Lincoln Park, MI affordable?

Yes, Lincoln Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Park?

Lincoln Park has average high temperatures of 59.1°F and average lows of 42.0°F. Annual precipitation is 34.3". Average annual snowfall is 45". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lincoln Park at a Glance

Population
39,511
Median Income
$57,183
Home Value
$117,400
Median Rent
$972/mo
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg High Temp
59.1°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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