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Lincolnton, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Lincolnton home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
11,200
Population Estimate
$152,984
Median Home Value
92.0%
Employment Rate
19.0%
Bachelor's Degree+

Lincolnton City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Lincolnton home.

5.0
(2 Reviews)

Tina Clark

Thinking about moving to Lincolnton, NC? It's easy to see why so many buyers are choosing Lincoln County. Lincolnton offers small-town charm, affordable homes, beautiful scenery, and is conveniently located just a short drive from Charlotte, Lake Norman, Hickory, Gastonia, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you're looking for your first home, more land, or a quieter lifestyle, you'll find plenty of opportunities here. As a local REALTOR®, I love helping buyers discover why Lincolnton, NC is such a great place to call home. If you're considering buying a home in Lincolnton, Lincoln County, or the surrounding areas, I'd be happy to help you find the perfect fit.

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Jane McGill

Lincolnton is just the perfect town! Not too big, not too small and in the middle of the lake and mountains and all surrouding towns/cities. I can't brag enough about Lincolnton- especially the downtown area. Everything you could want and need is right here, in Lincolnton Jane

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$197
Median Listing Price$365,000
Median Days on Market62
Active Listings137
New Listings48
Total Listings (Active + Pending)188
Avg Listing Price$421,400
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-4%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY3%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.01
Family Dual Income42
Median Household Income$37,027
Median Individual Income$25,114
Home Ownership45.1%
Home Value$152,984
Median Rent$672
Rent Burden28.6%
Poverty23.6%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED18.9%
  • Highschool Education26.2%
  • Some College35.9%
  • Bachelors Degree13.8%
  • Graduate Degree5.2%
  • Total College or Above19.0%
  • Stem Degree35.4%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male50.5%
  • Female49.5%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married43.2%
  • Divorced20.2%
  • Never Married29.1%
  • Widowed7.6%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityLincolnton
State IDNC
Population11,200

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1824.8%
19–2915.5%
30–3911.2%
40–4910.1%
Age Group% of Population
50–5914.2%
60–6911.9%
70–796.9%
80+5.3%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation59.4%
Unemployment Rate8.0%
Disabled18.7%

ETHNICITY

White76.2%
Black11.8%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other5.3%
Multiple5.9%

OTHER

Hispanic18.0%
Limited English6.2%
Health Uninsured8.1%
Veteran7.2%

Local Discussions

Community questions and conversations about living in Lincolnton, NC.

  1. Is Lincolnton, NC a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Lincolnton, NC for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Lincolnton, NC housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Lincolnton, NC?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincolnton, NC?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Lincolnton, NC?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Lincolnton, NC?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Lincolnton, NC for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Lincolnton, NC?

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  10. What should I know before moving to Lincolnton, NC?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Lincolnton, NC

Anna Wiseman

RE/MAX Lifestyle

Denver, NC

4.7 (13 reviews)

21 Years of Experience

Wendy Pinheiro

RE/MAX LIFESTYLE

Denver, NC

5.0 (6 reviews)

7 Years of Experience

Diane Dick

Apple Realty

Lincolnton, NC

5.0 (4 reviews)

10 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Lincolnton, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Lincolnton, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Magnolia Grove Plantation -1832

    Magnolia Grove ↗

    Median asking price
    $199,900
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    8
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Fox Haven

    Fox Haven ↗

    Median asking price
    $185,525
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    5
    —

    Nearby schools · estimated

    Ratings not available

  • Riverstone Subdivision

    Riverstone ↗

    Median asking price
    $264,450
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Eastwood Homes at Laurelbrook

    Eastwood ↗

    Median asking price
    $249,375
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

  • Breckenridge

    Breckenridge ↗

    Median asking price
    $169,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.8/10 · 4 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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