Lincoln at a Glance:
The town of Lincoln is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. Lincoln was a part of the town of Smithfield until 1871, when it was split off and named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's villages include Manville, Albion, Lime Rock, Londsdale, Fairlawn, Quinnville, and Saylesville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.9 square miles, of which 0.7 square miles is water. Lincoln's governmental structure is composed of a five-member Town Council and a Town Administrator.
Housing Facts: 2009
| Typical monthly housing payment* for a $241,000 house |
$1,732 |
| Household income required to afford a $241,000 house |
$69,273 |
| Average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment |
$1,179 |
| Household income required for that rent to be affordable |
$47,160 |
| Average private-sector wage for jobs in Lincoln |
$43,940 |
| Housing Units in Lincoln |
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| Number of year-round housing units |
8,472 |
| Housing units that quality as affordable |
595 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for the elderly |
366 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for families |
172 |
| Affordable housing units reserved for persons with special needs |
57 |
| Homes funded through Building Homes Rhode Island |
2 |
| How much housing is needed? |
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| Additional housing units necessary to meet the 10% threshold established by the State's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act of 2004 |
252 |
