The Town FilesLincoln, Delaware
Community in Sussex County · population 894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $262,100
- Household income
- $107,690
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 28.4
Lincoln is a community of 894 people in Sussex County, Delaware. The median home is worth $262,100, below the typical Delaware town ($302,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Delaware towns, easier by car than 82% of Delaware towns, more of a college town than 79% of Delaware towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among Delaware towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Delaware towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $262,100, below the typical Delaware town ($302,450). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $107,690, which is more affordable than 100% of Delaware towns. 84.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,100 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | — | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $107,690 | $78,707 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.6% | 72.0% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1987 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.2% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical Delaware town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 32.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 13.8% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.0% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.8 inches of snow (typical Delaware town: 12.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical Delaware town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 1, 2023 about 3.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 1991.
Severe weather in Sussex County since 1996
Sussex County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4916: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| March 16, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4265: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Sussex County
Sussex County had 94,273 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,078 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Lincoln
1 public school with 458 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood | PK-K | 458 | 12.4 |
Towns near Lincoln
- Milford, DE2.9 mi · 11,190 people · home $296,900
- Milton, DE8.7 mi · 3,291 people · home $407,000
- Harrington, DE8.8 mi · 3,774 people · home $221,900
- Greenwood, DE9.9 mi · 990 people · home $252,200
- Frederica, DE10.0 mi · 1,073 people · home $215,100
- Riverview, DE12.4 mi · 2,458 people · home $319,900
- Georgetown, DE12.5 mi · 7,134 people · home $281,400
- Felton, DE13.0 mi · 1,316 people · home $285,900
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, Delaware a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 11% of Delaware towns and quieter than 45%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.4).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $262,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,690, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.8 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 1, 2023. The typical Delaware town has had 13.
- 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)