Median Age
52 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
32%
Lincoln City
Lincoln City, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,191
Population
11,973
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Experience the secluded lifestyle of Oregon’s central coast
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Perched atop dramatic cliffs plunging into the Pacific Ocean, Lincoln City is a small coastal community positioned about sixty miles west of Salem and ninety miles from both Portland and Eugene. It’s a perfect location for folks who appreciate the outdoors: on top of the stunning ocean scenery, you’ll enjoy access to huge public greenspaces in the city and thousands of acres of untamed mountains and forests to the north, east, and south. The Coast Highway forms the commercial backbone of the city, lined with locally-owned restaurants, shops, and bars (particularly on the south end of town), and the popular Lincoln City Outlets.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,724
Average: $73,721
Education
3,940
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,859
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lincoln City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincoln City, OR is $1,191 for one bedroom, $1,379 for two bedrooms, and $1,552 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln City has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,191/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$2,592/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lincoln City, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
259 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Lincoln City Career Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
30 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- D River State Recreation Site
- Devils Lake State Recreation Area
- Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy
- Roads End State Recreation Site
- Cascade Head
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.