The Town FilesLincoln, California
City in Placer County · population 49,757 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $651,000
- Household income
- $111,990
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.2
Lincoln is a city of 49,757 people in Placer County, California. The median home is worth $651,000, above the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for families than 91% of California towns, better for cycling than 76% of California towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $651,000, above the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $111,990, which is more affordable than 61% of California towns. Median rent is $2,090 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $651,000 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $2,090 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $111,990 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.0% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.1% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.5% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 93.3% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 37.8°F. About 36.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 22, 1983 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on October 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Placer County since 1996
Placer County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 9, 2022 | Fire | FM-5453: Mosquito Fire |
| September 1, 2021 | Fire | EM-3571: Caldor Fire |
Jobs and pay in Placer County
Placer County had 186,942 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,804 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Lincoln
15 public schools with 10,810 students, about 23.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Charter (charter) | K-12 | 1,572 | 26.6 |
| John Adams Academy - Lincoln (charter) | K-12 | 1,420 | 24.1 |
| Twelve Bridges High | 9-12 | 1,247 | 22.3 |
| Lincoln High | 9-12 | 1,192 | 21.3 |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | 6-8 | 924 | 25.0 |
| Glen Edwards Middle | 6-8 | 798 | 21.6 |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | K-5 | 697 | 25.8 |
| Scott M. Leaman | K-5 | 547 | 24.9 |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | K-5 | 526 | 21.9 |
| Lincoln Crossing Elementary | K-5 | 455 | 21.7 |
| Carlin C. Coppin Elementary | K-5 | 432 | 22.7 |
| Foskett Ranch Elementary | K-5 | 416 | 20.8 |
Towns near Lincoln
- Rocklin, CA5.2 mi · 71,601 people · home $703,400
- Loomis, CA6.9 mi · 6,836 people · home $634,500
- Roseville, CA7.3 mi · 147,773 people · home $661,400
- Granite Bay, CA10.4 mi · 21,247 people · home $1,135,900
- Antelope, CA11.6 mi · 48,733 people · home $489,800
- Auburn, CA11.7 mi · 13,776 people · home $672,500
- Wheatland, CA12.0 mi · 3,712 people · home $429,200
- North Auburn, CA12.0 mi · 13,452 people · home $530,400
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 48% of California towns and quieter than 53%. 27.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.2).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $651,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $111,990, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $2,090 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 37.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 22, 1983. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)