Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lincoln

Affordability in Lincoln, RI

Lease Lantern tracks 3 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Lincoln, totaling 231 units of affordable rental housing. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Lincoln Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 82 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Lincoln

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lincoln scores 12 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a car. The Bike Score is 27 out of 100, indicating limited biking infrastructure.

Residents without a vehicle should confirm access to public transit options and nearby services before committing to a unit.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 7 schools across 3 districts serve Lincoln, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings and offerings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Lincoln, RI

Lincoln does not have a widely published median household income figure available in our current data. Like much of Rhode Island, housing costs in the area can be a stretch for lower- and moderate-income renters, making income-restricted options an important resource.

Lease Lantern tracks 3 income-restricted properties in Lincoln, covering 231 units across HUD-assisted and other affordable housing programs. These properties offer rents tied to income limits set by HUD, which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate housing.

• Total affordable properties: 3
• Total income-restricted units: 231
• Eligibility and rent levels vary by property and program type -- contact each property directly to confirm current availability and income requirements.

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Lincoln have been mapped for flood zones, and none fall within a high-risk flood area. Flood exposure for affordable housing in this city is low based on available flood mapping data.