The Town FilesLincoln Park, Michigan
City in Wayne County · population 40,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,000
- Household income
- $58,616
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 54 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.2
Lincoln Park is a city of 40,245 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The median home is worth $131,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 99% of Michigan towns, hipper than 92% of Michigan towns.
How Lincoln Park ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln Park is worth $131,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $58,616, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,023 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln Park | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,023 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,616 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln Park
| People | Lincoln Park | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Lincoln Park
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.5 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Park since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 1956 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 2, 1983.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 725,504 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,411 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Lincoln Park itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Lincoln Park
10 public schools with 4,749 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | 9-12 | 1,391 | 21.4 |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | 6-8 | 1,060 | 17.1 |
| Lafayette School | PK-5 | 462 | 18.5 |
| Keppen School | PK-5 | 330 | 18.3 |
| Earl F Carr School | PK-5 | 306 | 17.0 |
| James Foote School | PK-5 | 300 | 17.6 |
| Max Paun School | PK-5 | 293 | 16.3 |
| Raupp School | PK-5 | 285 | 16.8 |
| Hoover School | PK-5 | 280 | 10.4 |
| Mixter School | 12-12 | 42 | 2.1 |
Towns near Lincoln Park
- Allen Park, MI1.9 mi · 28,638 people · home $183,700
- Ecorse, MI2.1 mi · 9,305 people · home $65,400
- Melvindale, MI2.4 mi · 12,851 people · home $125,800
- Wyandotte, MI2.6 mi · 25,058 people · home $166,900
- Southgate, MI2.9 mi · 30,014 people · home $173,600
- River Rouge, MI3.6 mi · 7,224 people · home $65,100
- Taylor, MI4.6 mi · 63,409 people · home $152,600
- Riverview, MI4.9 mi · 12,490 people · home $215,100
Lincoln Park questions
Is Lincoln Park, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln Park scores better for retirees than 0% of Michigan towns and quieter than 1%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln Park is valued at $131,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,616, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,023 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln Park?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 17.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 53.5 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln Park get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 1956. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)