Lincoln City, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,890 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,322 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$374,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,209 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Newport Urban Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
4
Newport Urban Area
4
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 3 40
Feb 8 5 42
Mar 8 3 45
Apr 5 3 48
May 3 0 53
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 11 2 44
Dec 12 5 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 5, OR State House District 10, OR
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Schools

Taft High School
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Oregon Coast Community College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tillamook Bay Community College
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Western Oregon University
39 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Tillamook
34 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
71 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
80 miles, E • 3.7 star
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
108 miles, SW • 1 star
Roberts Field
149 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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