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Lincoln
  • Suburb of Providence, RI
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Providence

Lincoln

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Providence County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Lincoln is a suburb of Providence with a population of 22,415. Lincoln is in Providence County and is one of the best places to live in Rhode Island. Living in Lincoln offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lincoln there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Lincoln and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Lincoln are highly rated.
    About Lincoln...
    Population
    22,415
    Suburb of
    Providence
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $358,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,203
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      113.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      113.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      793.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      118
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Lincoln

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,571
    National
    $69,021
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