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Lincoln, MA—01773

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,539,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$197,000
43.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
33
59.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$4,000
7.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$3,450
10.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,700
3.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,600
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Lincoln, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Lincoln, MA is $1,539,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Lincoln, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,539,0002.3%
Single Family $1,745,0001.9%
Condos $637,0001.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$615,0001.0%
    3 Bed
    		$1,190,0002.4%
    4 Bed
    		$1,789,0002.2%
    5 Bed $2,307,6823.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    8.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    32.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    10.3%

    Rental Trends — Lincoln, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lincoln, MA is $4,520, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lincoln, MA is 1-bedrooms: $3,450, 2-bedrooms: $3,680, 3-bedrooms: $4,600, 4-bedrooms: $4,900. The most common rental property sizes in Lincoln, MA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 61.7% and 14.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$4,000$4,520
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $3,450$3,450
    2 Bed Rent $3,700$3,680
    3 Bed Rent $4,600$4,600
    4 Bed Rent $4,800$4,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    11.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    61.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Property Listings — Lincoln, MA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lincoln, MA is 33. This is a increase of 59.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$2,650,000-6.0%
    Listing Count
    		2436.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%36.0%
    Days on Market
    		3359.0%
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    Demographics — Lincoln, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lincoln, MA has a population of 5,260, which has increased by 10.1% over the past 5 years. Lincoln, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 87.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 34.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,26010.1%
    % Under 18
    		20.7%16.3%
    % Seniors
    		27.1%-3.6%
    % WFH
    		34.7%128.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		87.8%9.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lincoln, MA is a predominantly white area, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lincoln, MA is asian, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.5% of the population in Lincoln, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 37.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		86.1%2.9%
    % Black
    		1.6%-30.4%
    % Hispanic
    		3.4%-12.8%
    % Asian
    		4.5%-41.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		9.5%-37.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Lincoln, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 74 mortgage originations in Lincoln, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Lincoln, MA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		74
    % Conventional Loans
    		99.0%
    % Government Loans
    		1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Lincoln, MA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lincoln, MA under the Section 8 program is 4.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Lincoln, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		22
    Total Units Section 8
    		22
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$1,100$3,450$2,350
    2 Bedroom-$910$3,700$2,790
    3 Bedroom-$1,240$4,600$3,360
    4 Bedroom-$1,100$4,800$3,700

    Affordability — Lincoln, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.7
    Median Home Price$1,539,000
    Median Household Income$197,000

    Lincoln, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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