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Lincoln, Rhode Island

town

At a glance

22,864
Population
$450,600
Median home value (all homes)
49% above U.S. median
$562,659
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,468/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$104,821
Median household income
33% above U.S. median
24.3 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 65 — 35% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance18% above
Commute cost11% below
For business: Rhode Island is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln Certificates
Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates45.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lincoln Economic Development
The Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning prepares and maintains plans for the physical, economic, and social development of the state; coordinates the actions of state, local and federal agencies and private individuals within the framework of the state's development goals and policies. It promotes best practices for the balanced growth and development of the State of Rhode Island and serves as staff to Rhode Island's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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