In Lincoln, Wisconsin, the median home price is $243,337, compared with the Wisconsin median of $341,306; median household income is $68,164; the population is 28,426; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 375.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lincoln at a glance
Population
28,426
Median Household Income
$68,164
Typical Home Value
$243,337
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
375.6
Avg Commute Time
22.5
About Lincoln
Lincoln has a population of 28,426. The median home value is $243,337, 29% below the Wisconsin median. Median household income is $68,164 (12% below the Wisconsin median). The most populated towns are Merrill, Tomahawk, and Merrill.
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
18 towns, by population.
County rankings in Wisconsin
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Lincoln at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lincoln?
- Lincoln has a population of 28,426 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lincoln?
- The median home value in Lincoln is $243,337. 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 $68,164 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lincoln in?
- Lincoln is in Wisconsin.
- How many towns are in Lincoln?
- Lincoln contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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