The Town FilesLincoln, New Hampshire
Town in Grafton County · population 1,631 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $342,000
- Household income
- $70,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 113 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 46.8
Lincoln is a town of 1,631 people in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $342,000, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 92% of New Hampshire towns, better for a vacation home than 77% of New Hampshire towns, quieter than 76% of New Hampshire towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $342,000, close to the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $70,625, which is more affordable than 14% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,143 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,000 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,143 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 73.2% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.5% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 7.7°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 112.8 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 173 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 18, 2018 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 7, 2014.
Severe weather in Grafton County since 1996
Grafton County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 10, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4799: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 19, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grafton County
Grafton County had 54,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,105 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Lincoln
3 public schools with 248 students, about 6.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lin-Wood Public School (Elem) | K-5 | 111 | 7.9 |
| Lin-Wood Public School (High) | 9-12 | 76 | 5.8 |
| Lin-Wood Public School (Middle) | 6-8 | 61 | 6.8 |
Towns near Lincoln
- Lincoln, NH3.1 mi · 969 people · home $326,700
- North Woodstock, NH5.0 mi · 739 people · home $329,200
- Franconia, NH5.7 mi · 1,083 people · home $530,300
- Woodstock, NH7.7 mi · 1,434 people · home $320,100
- Thornton, NH10.1 mi · 2,708 people · home $351,900
- Bethlehem, NH11.5 mi · 2,484 people · home $288,300
- Sugar Hill, NH12.0 mi · 647 people · home $639,700
- Bethlehem, NH13.0 mi · 826 people · home $262,000
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 71% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 76%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $342,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,625, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,143 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 7.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 112.8 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 18, 2018. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)