The Town FilesLincoln City, Oregon
City in Lincoln County · population 9,815 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $412,700
- Household income
- $56,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 71°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 49.2
Lincoln City is a city of 9,815 people in Lincoln County, Oregon. The median home is worth $412,700, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more seaside character than 100% of Oregon towns, hipper than 92% of Oregon towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Oregon towns.
How Lincoln City ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln City is worth $412,700, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 7.3 times the median household income of $56,635, which is more affordable than 9% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,314 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $412,700 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,314 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $56,635 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.3× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 32.4% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln City
| People | Lincoln City | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 16.6% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 17.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Lincoln City
July highs average 71.0°F and January lows 37.7°F. About 96.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln City since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on November 6, 2009 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 6, 2009.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5362: Echo Mountain Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 18,607 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,886 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Lincoln City itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Lincoln City
5 public schools with 1,505 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft High School | 9-12 | 469 | 22.3 |
| Taft Elementary School | 3-6 | 458 | 18.3 |
| Oceanlake Elementary School | K-2 | 281 | 14.8 |
| Taft Middle School | 7-8 | 259 | 17.3 |
| Lincoln City Career Technical High School (charter) | 9-12 | 38 | 9.5 |
Towns near Lincoln City
- Newport, OR24.7 mi · 10,256 people · home $441,400
- Toledo, OR25.0 mi · 3,546 people · home $299,100
Lincoln City questions
Is Lincoln City, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln City scores better for retirees than 65% of Oregon towns and quieter than 42%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln City?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln City is valued at $412,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,635, so homes cost about 7.3 times income. Median rent is $1,314 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln City?
July highs average 71.0°F and January lows 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 96.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on November 6, 2009. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- 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)