Lenox District No. 4 Schoolhouse · National Register of Historic Places
Lincoln’s story
Lincoln in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →LincolnNY
A town of 1,817.
5 bordering townsMap →
Lenox District No. 4 Schoolhouse · Photo: Beangus · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,817
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Median home value
$202K
Census ACS
Household income
$96K
median
Median age
53.6
years
Jobs based here
59
A commuter town
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Lincoln’s best subject grades are a B+ for incomes and history; its weakest is a C− for walkability. 29% of residents are 65 or older in Lincoln, above both New York’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Among 759 New York towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Lincoln. The biggest park or preserve is Oxbow Falls Park, at 46 acres. Lincoln has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestC−Walkability
A shrinking town
Lincoln has shrunk 11% since 2010
2,012 counted in 2010 and 1,802 in 2020; an estimated 1,817 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Lincoln grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Lincoln is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.3 of 20; 2.9% of households have no car; 2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsBehind 66% of New York districts on tests and graduationCOpen →HealthOneida Health Hospital 5.1 miles awayBOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $202K, 2.7 years of the Syracuse metro’s $75K median household incomeB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →History1 place on the National RegisterB+Open →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lincoln: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lincoln, and how to reach them.
PowerNational Grid19.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOcwa water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpARC Recycling CenterIn townOpenStreetMap
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMadison County Board of ElectionsMadison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes13032, 1342113032 82% · 13421 18%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Lincoln has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Lincoln for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Lincoln grew to 59 in 2023, 20 more than in 2013. At $96,000, Lincoln’s median household income is against $82,000 in New York’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
1%work in town
| Lincoln | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 7.4% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Lincoln1%
Syracuse10%
Lenox9%
DeWitt7%
Oneida5%
18 mi
median commute distance
59
jobs based in Lincoln
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 19% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than New York overall
People 65 and older are 29% of residents (18% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide). The median age in Lincoln is 53.6 years. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
53.6median age · NY 39.8
| Lincoln | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.6 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 15% | 20% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 32% | 29% |
LincolnNew YorkUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school32%
Some college15%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 112 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.3 points). Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Lincoln | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.3% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.1% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.5% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.6% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.5% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.9% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.6% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.8% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Lincoln has four seasons and pleasant summers
Lincoln has cold winters and pleasant summers. Lincoln’s July high is 79°F.
79°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–32°
Spring33–54°
Summer56–77°
Fall40–58°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
79°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Lincoln is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Lincoln beats the New York average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 38% of adults have obesity in Lincoln.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Lincoln | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 81% | 81% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 5.5% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. New York
5 better20 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Lincoln | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.5% | 17.2% |
| More adults with obesity | 37.8% | 28.8% |
Oneida Health Hospital
5.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Lincoln
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lincoln.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 1996
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.3%conserved
| Lincoln | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.3% | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
1.3%
conserved · 208 of 15,914 acres
7.4 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oxbow Falls Park | 0.8 mi | 46 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
A home in Lincoln sells for about $425K at the median
94% of Lincoln households own their home.
$425Kmedian sale price
| Lincoln | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 94% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,196 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 41 attractions →JMA Wireless Dome and 23 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lincoln. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Stadium & arenaJMA Wireless Dome
24 mi LakeOnondaga Lake
19 mi National MonumentFort Stanwix National Monument78K visitors a year
12 mi State parkGreen Lakes State Park38 mi LandmarkFort Dayton
7 mi MuseumOneida Community Mansion HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
JMA Wireless Dome: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Onondaga Lake: R. A. Nonenmacher, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Stanwix National Monument: NPS photo, Public domain · Green Lakes State Park: Ebedgert at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Oneida Community Mansion House: scanned by Dave Parker, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lincoln
18pages on Lincoln
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lincoln
About 4 of every 100 Lincoln residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Lincoln for work
Where Lincoln’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
59jobs based in Lincoln
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lincoln
Town in New York, United States
Lincoln is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,802 at the 2020 census, down from 2,012 in 2010. The town is in the north-central part of the county.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,017 ft
- Area code
- 315
Lincoln’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Lincoln.
LenoxOneidaStockbridgeFennerSmithfieldLincoln
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | — | — | B− | — | C | B |
| Lenox | #462 | C+ | B | — | C | B |
| Oneida | #623 | C− | B | D | C | B− |
| Stockbridge | — | — | B+ | — | C | B |
| Fenner | — | — | A− | — | A− | A− |
| Smithfield | — | — | C+ | — | B− | B+ |
Lincoln, Stockbridge, Fenner and Smithfield have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Lincoln, Lenox, Stockbridge, Fenner and Smithfield report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Lincoln with a neighbor →
Questions about Lincoln
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lincoln, NY expensive?
The typical home is worth about $202,000, 61% below the New York typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.