Lincoln, DE 19960 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lincoln, DE—19960

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$348,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$66,900

20.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

200

53.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.2%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Lincoln, DE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lincoln, DE is $348,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Lincoln, DE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$348,000	1.5%
Single Family	$348,000	0.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lincoln, DE

Lincoln, DE lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

6.6%

2 Bedrooms

24.1%

3 Bedrooms

69.3%

Property Listings — Lincoln, DE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lincoln, DE is 145. This is a increase of 61.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$580,000	35.0%
Listing Count	44	99.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	99.0%
Days on Market	200	53.0%

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Demographics — Lincoln, DE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lincoln, DE has a population of 7,080, which has increased by 7.8% over the past 5 years. Lincoln, DE is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,080	7.8%
% Under 18	23.0%	-2.5%
% Seniors	13.6%	-19.5%
% WFH	12.2%	154.2%
% w/ College Degree	14.1%	-2.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lincoln, DE is a predominantly white area, with 61.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 9.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lincoln, DE is black, making up 22.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.8% of the population in Lincoln, DE, and this percentage has decreased by 8.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	61.3%	9.9%
% Black	22.8%	14.6%
% Hispanic	14.2%	-26.4%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	11.8%	-8.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lincoln, DE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 106 mortgage originations in Lincoln, DE, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lincoln, DE. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	106
% Conventional Loans	69.0%
% Government Loans	31.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lincoln, DE

Lincoln, DE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.2%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,080
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,420
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,790
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,230

Lincoln, DE—19960

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lincoln, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lincoln, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lincoln, DE

Demographics — Lincoln, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lincoln, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lincoln, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lincoln, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lincoln, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Ellendale, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$348,000
Median Household Income	$66,900

Lincoln, DE—19960

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lincoln, DE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lincoln, DE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lincoln, DE

Demographics — Lincoln, DE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lincoln, DE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lincoln, DE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lincoln, DE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lincoln, DE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ellendale, DE

Milford, DE

Houston, DE

Milton, DE

Georgetown, DE

Frequently Asked Questions

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