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Is Lincoln Park, MI expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14735% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$63,217about $5,268/month · 27% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$131,00061% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,880 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Michigan. It is number 60 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lincoln Park
$1,147
Muskegon
$1,452
Midland
$1,349
Saginaw
$950
Holland
$1,734
Eastpointe
$1,648
East Lansing
$1,511

How much do households earn in Lincoln Park?

Under $25k
15.5%
$25k–50k
29.2%
$50k–100k
35.7%
$100k–150k
9.4%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lincoln Park

SizeLincoln ParkU.S. average
Studio$888$1,338
1 bedroom$909$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,126$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,592$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,865$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Lincoln Park overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lincoln Park, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lincoln Park

🏛️ Property tax$2,090a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lincoln Park

Commute to work24.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lincoln Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $238 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,147
Owning
$909

Owning assumes a typical $131,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lincoln Park, MI?

Renting in Lincoln Park costs a median of about $1,147 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Lincoln Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lincoln Park cheap or expensive?

Lincoln Park is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $63,217. It ranks 60th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lincoln Park?

The median homeowner in Lincoln Park pays $2,090 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is Lincoln Park more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Lincoln Park?

The median home value in Lincoln Park is $131,000, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

39,257 people live in Lincoln Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.