The Town FilesLincoln Village, Ohio
Community in Franklin County · population 9,702 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,100
- Household income
- $53,797
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 38.8
Lincoln Village is a community of 9,702 people in Franklin County, Ohio. The median home is worth $169,100, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 97% of Ohio towns.
How Lincoln Village ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln Village is worth $169,100, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $53,797, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,043 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln Village | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,043 | $914 |
| Median household income | $53,797 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln Village
| People | Lincoln Village | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Lincoln Village
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 20.9°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Village since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1973 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 1984.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 779,560 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,180 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Lincoln Village itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Lincoln Village
4 public schools with 3,620 students, about 19.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland High School | 9-12 | 1,864 | 21.2 |
| Galloway Ridge Intermediate School | 5-6 | 714 | 18.3 |
| Darby Woods Elementary School | K-4 | 527 | 18.2 |
| Alton Hall Elementary School | PK-4 | 515 | 19.8 |
Towns near Lincoln Village
- Lake Darby, OH4.7 mi · 4,731 people · home $233,200
- Grandview Heights, OH5.2 mi · 8,085 people · home $583,300
- Hilliard, OH5.8 mi · 37,114 people · home $385,100
- Upper Arlington, OH6.1 mi · 36,800 people · home $595,600
- Grove City, OH6.9 mi · 41,252 people · home $310,400
- Columbus, OH8.1 mi · 905,748 people · home $252,900
- West Jefferson, OH9.3 mi · 4,137 people · home $192,100
- Bexley, OH10.5 mi · 13,928 people · home $527,800
Lincoln Village questions
Is Lincoln Village, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln Village scores better for retirees than 1% of Ohio towns and quieter than 2%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln Village is valued at $169,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,797, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,043 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln Village?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 20.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 23.7 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln Village get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)