Best Places to Live in Lincoln County, Oregon

Lincoln County, OR lies on the central Oregon Coast just north of Newport containing towns like Yachats and Waldport with a total population at 46 thousand living within its boundaries spanning 1,356 square miles. Its forests are home to coastal wildlife like elk and deer while fishing remains one of the main sources of income for those residing near or within it’s various rivers including Siletz River where hatchery programs help supply local anglers with trout stocks throughout the year.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lincoln County is 8.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lincoln County jobs have decreased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lincoln County's cost of living is 1.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lincoln County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Lincoln County, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Lincoln county remained very strongly Democratic, 56.6% to 40.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lincoln County's population is 49,866 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lincoln County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.3%.

SCHOOLS

Lincoln County public schools spend $16,693 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.9 students per teacher in Lincoln County. More Education

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Housing Market in lincoln

It's a good time to buy in Lincoln. Home Appreciation is up 8.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lincoln is .

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