Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Lincoln Park, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$866
Population
36,353
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Perfectly positioned to experience the best of Detroit
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Affordable
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Urban
Lincoln Park, Michigan sits just a few miles south of Detroit, giving it the feel of a tight-knit city with easy access to one of the Midwest's most storied metros. Incorporated as a city in 1921, it grew steadily alongside the automotive industry that shaped the entire region, and that heritage still runs through its straightforward, no-fuss character today. Lincoln Park is part of the Downriver communities, a string of cities south of Detroit along the Detroit River corridor that share a strong sense of local pride and neighborly identity.
Day-to-day life here centers on a walkable commercial strip along Southfield Road, where longtime businesses and local spots anchor the community. The city's compact layout means most errands are a short drive or walk away, and Detroit's employment base, cultural venues, and entertainment districts are reachable in under 20 minutes. Nearby Wyandotte and Allen Park offer additional dining and retail options just minutes from Lincoln Park's borders.
The housing mix leans toward brick ranch homes and bungalows that reflect mid-century construction, with apartment communities ranging from low-rise garden-style buildings to modest multi-unit properties spread throughout residential streets. Renters can find comfortable, no-frills spaces at accessible price points relative to larger neighboring cities. Henry Ford College, located a few miles north in Dearborn, gives the area a connection to higher education and a steady local workforce pipeline.
Explore the City
Spend a few moments besides the Ecorse River at Council Park.
Lions Park That All Can Play is an inclusive playground with sensory activities for all ages and abilities.
Lincoln Park residents can enjoy the lush green fields of Memorial Park.
The Lincoln Park Historical Museum is a wonderful place to learn about the community.
Memorial Park features some historical artillery.
Council Park has an interesting and important history in Lincoln Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,065
Average: $65,560
Education
4,421
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,522
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lincoln Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincoln Park, MI is $833 for a studio, $866 for one bedroom, and $964 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln Park has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$866/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$1,375/month
897 Sq Ft
Condo
$895/month
728 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lincoln Park, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
442 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
317 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,138 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,372 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
79 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heritage Park
- Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
- Environmental Interpretive Center
- Elizabeth Park
- Hart Plaza
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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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 June 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.