Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Lincolnton, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,102
Population
11,574
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Rich history and unspoiled nature surround this tranquil North Carolina community
Suburb
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Commuter
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Historic
Lincolnton sits about 35 miles northwest of Charlotte, close enough to the city's energy yet grounded in a pace entirely its own. As the county seat of Lincoln County, this community carries real historical weight. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill was fought here in June 1780, making Lincolnton one of the few places in the Carolinas where the American Revolution left a lasting mark on the land itself. Beautifully preserved homes, churches, and civic buildings line the streets, giving the city a timeless character that newer suburbs simply can't replicate.
Day-to-day life centers around Main Street, which anchors the city's commercial and social activity. Residential neighborhoods spread out from there, ranging from streets lined with historic architecture to quieter areas closer to the rolling countryside. Lincoln County School of Technology serves as an educational anchor within the city, while Catawba Valley Community College is a short drive away. The rental market reflects the city's variety, offering single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment communities in both established and newer developments. For anyone looking to settle into a smaller North Carolina city with genuine history and easy access to a major metro, Lincolnton makes a strong case.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,595
Average: $62,014
Education
2,131
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,267
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Lincolnton, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lincolnton, NC is $936 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,335 for two bedrooms, and $1,761 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincolnton has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,111/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$1,466/month
881 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lincolnton, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Battleground Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
291 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
554 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
560 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,079 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,079 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
756 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
813 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lucille Miller Observatory
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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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.