salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,960 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 107 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lincoln Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lincoln Park
| Size | Lincoln Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,931 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,189 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,911 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,715 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lincoln Park overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lincoln Park, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lincoln Park
Life in Lincoln Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lincoln Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,027 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $443,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lincoln Park, NJ?
Renting in Lincoln Park costs a median of about $2,049 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Lincoln Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,960 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lincoln Park cheap or expensive?
Lincoln Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $133,084. It ranks 107th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lincoln Park?
The median homeowner in Lincoln Park pays $9,795 a year in property taxes, about 2.21% of the median home value.
Is Lincoln Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above 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 $443,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
10,957 people live in Lincoln Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.