In Lincoln, New Mexico, the median home price is $332,855, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $53,303; the population is 20,224; schools rate 5.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 79.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lincoln at a glance
Population
20,224
Median Household Income
$53,303
Typical Home Value
$332,855
School District Rating
5.4
Violent Crime Rate
79.5
Avg Commute Time
20.0
About Lincoln
Lincoln has a population of 20,224. The median home value is $332,855, 6% above the New Mexico median. Median household income is $53,303 (17% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Ruidoso, Capitan, and Carrizozo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lincoln
5 towns, by population.
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Lincoln at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lincoln?
- Lincoln has a population of 20,224 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lincoln?
- The median home value in Lincoln is $332,855. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lincoln?
- Median household income in Lincoln is $53,303 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lincoln in?
- Lincoln is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Lincoln?
- Lincoln contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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