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Lincoln, CA

Lincoln, CA.

Population: 57,459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lincoln, CA is $645,788 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $436,000 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,920/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$645,788

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$645,788
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.7%
10-year appreciation
+53.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$704,016
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$436,000
Median list price
$395,000
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
298
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
114

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,920/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,780/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,270/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Horizon Charter District, John Adams Academy - Lincoln District, Western Placer Unified
Schools include
Horizon Charter, John Adams Academy - Lincoln, Carlin C. Coppin Elementary, Creekside Oaks Elementary, Lincoln High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McClellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination) (16.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
110
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,483
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,125

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan Airfield (MCC) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,553 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
74.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,156
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,663
Average weekly wage
$1,349
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,828

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LincolnState medianUS median
Median home value$645,788$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$436,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,920/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,156$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lincoln, CA?
$645,788.
What is the median sale price in Lincoln, CA?
$436,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincoln, CA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Lincoln, CA?
Typical rent: $2,920/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lincoln, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is Lincoln, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Lincoln, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lincoln, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lincoln, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lincoln, CA?
15 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lincoln, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lincoln, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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