Lincoln town, Massachusetts
Lincoln town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lincoln town is a geographic entity located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,925. The land area covers 14.23 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,925 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,693 | ±233 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,880 | ±238 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,693 | ±233 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 | ±135 |
| Median Home Value | $1,208,200 | ±$132,051 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3,168 | ±$573 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $175,117 | ±$43,879 |
| Per Capita Income | $105,678 | ±$22,741 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 157 | ±101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,540 | ±303 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99.4% | ±0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,996 (2024)
ID: 166525
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
16 LINCOLN RD, LINCOLN MA 01773-2009
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Lincoln | PK-08 | Lincoln, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marlborough, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Waban, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Revere, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Westford, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Lowell, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Hyde Park, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Acton, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | East Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Everett, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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National Aviation Academy of New England
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College | 4.7 mi away | 130 Baker Ave Extension, Concord, MA, 01742 |
7812748448
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | BEDFORD ROAD, LINCOLN, MA, 01773 |
(781) 259-8465
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Brandeis University
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College | 4.9 mi away | 415 South St, Waltham, MA, 02454-9110 |
7817362000
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CONCORD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 129 MAIN STREET, CONCORD, MA, 01742 |
(978) 318-3300
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Regis College
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College | 5.1 mi away | 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493-1571 |
7817687000
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CARY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 1874 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, LEXINGTON, MA, 02420 |
(781) 862-6288
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Bentley University
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College | 5.3 mi away | 175 Forest St, Waltham, MA, 02452-4705 |
7818912000
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WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 87 SCHOOL STREET, WESTON, MA, 02493 |
(781) 786-6150
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Pope St John XXIII National Seminary
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College | 6.0 mi away | 558 South Ave, Weston, MA, 02493-2699 |
7818995500
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LORING N. FOWLER LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 1322 MAIN STREET, CONCORD, MA, 01742 |
(978) 318-3350
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BEDFORD HANSCOM FLD, MA US, located 3.3 miles from Lincoln town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 18.2° | 27.5° | 2.90" | — |
| February | 39.4° | 19.3° | 29.3° | 2.69" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 27.2° | 37.3° | 3.85" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 37.1° | 48.5° | 3.84" | — |
| May | 70.4° | 46.7° | 58.6° | 3.36" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 56.2° | 67.8° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 62.0° | 73.6° | 3.51" | — |
| August | 83.6° | 60.3° | 71.9° | 3.47" | — |
| September | 75.7° | 51.8° | 63.7° | 3.54" | — |
| October | 63.6° | 40.8° | 52.2° | 4.24" | — |
| November | 52.4° | 32.4° | 42.4° | 3.72" | — |
| December | 42.0° | 24.0° | 33.0° | 3.76" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom AFB CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Lexington CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Waltham city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| West Concord CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Belmont CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Cochituate CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2501735425. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.