The Town FilesLincoln Park, New Jersey
Borough in Morris County · population 10,915 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $443,300
- Household income
- $123,397
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 48.3
Lincoln Park is a borough of 10,915 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $443,300, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 85% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 80% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 79% of New Jersey towns.
How Lincoln Park ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln Park is worth $443,300, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $123,397, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,857 a month. 79.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $443,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,857 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $123,397 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.2% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln Park
| People | Lincoln Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Lincoln Park
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Park since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 2019.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 298,824 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $101,208 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lincoln Park itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in Lincoln Park
2 public schools with 888 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Elementary School | PK-4 | 522 | 11.1 |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | 5-8 | 366 | 9.2 |
Towns near Lincoln Park
- Towaco, NJ2.0 mi · 5,624 people · home $701,300
- Pequannock, NJ2.7 mi · 15,571 people · home $553,200
- Packanack Lake, NJ2.7 mi · 6,261 people · home $601,000
- Fairfield, NJ2.8 mi · 7,872 people · home $688,500
- Montville, NJ3.0 mi · 22,450 people · home $700,200
- Pompton Plains, NJ3.0 mi · 11,144 people · home $539,000
- Wayne, NJ3.4 mi · 54,838 people · home $612,700
- Singac, NJ4.2 mi · 3,602 people · home $427,400
Lincoln Park questions
Is Lincoln Park, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln Park scores better for retirees than 77% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 53%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln Park is valued at $443,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,397, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,857 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln Park?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln Park get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)