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Lincoln, DE

Lincoln, DE.

Population: 6,774 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lincoln, DE is $358,145 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $400,000 after a median 49 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$358,145

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$358,145
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+93.9%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$358,145
House Price Index (state)
349.0 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$400,000
Median list price
$399,450
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
+21.9%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,147/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,498/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,843/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,222/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Georgetown North Groundwater (10.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Great Egg Harbor River, Assateague Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Drummond Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,507 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
11.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.4%
Median annual property tax
$929
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,295
Average weekly wage
$1,092
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,885

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LincolnState medianUS median
Median home value$358,145$375,125$288,527
Median sale price$400,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market49 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$929$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lincoln, DE?
$358,145.
What is the median sale price in Lincoln, DE?
$400,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincoln, DE?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Lincoln, DE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,498/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lincoln, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Lincoln, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lincoln, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lincoln, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lincoln, DE?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Lincoln, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 99.8 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Lincoln

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