Lincoln Park

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Lincoln Park, MI Area Guide

Avg Rent

$878

Population

36,353

Renter Mix

32% Rent

Perfectly positioned to experience the best of Detroit

Suburb Affordable Urban Historic Interstate Parks

Lincoln Park is a suburban city on the south side of Dearborn, laid out in the Detroit area’s signature meticulous grid system. Historically a residential community, the local rental market is extensive and includes a wide range of affordable apartments, condos, and houses to suit every taste and budget. Fort Street forms the main commercial backbone of town, lined with specialty shops and eclectic international eateries. The urban landscape is broken up by several lush public parks offering sports fields, trails, and shady trees to enjoy at your leisure. The Motor City is just ten miles up Interstate 75, making Lincoln Park an excellent option for commuters on a budget.

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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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

16%

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincoln Park, MI is $953 for a studio, $878 for one bedroom, and $962 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln Park has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$878/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$1,447/month
888 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Max Paun School

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

James Foote School

Public

Grades PK-5

300 Students

Hoover School

Public

Grades PK-5

278 Students

Earl F. Carr School

Public

Grades PK-5

290 Students

Lafayette School

Public

Grades PK-5

500 Students

Lincoln Park Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,105 Students

Lincoln Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,367 Students

Mixter School

Public

Grades 9-12

42 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heritage Park
  • Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
  • Environmental Interpretive Center
  • Elizabeth Park
  • Hart Plaza

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 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.