Housing data for Lincolnville, SC
Lincolnville, SC has an estimated 1,064 residents and 577 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Charleston County.
40.1% of households rent.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−50.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,064 (±365)
- Housing units
- 577 (±153)
- Households that rent
- 40.1%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −50.1%
What stands out in Lincolnville
Households without a vehicle: 22.6% (±14.8 points) in Lincolnville, higher than in Charleston County (5.9%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 3.7% (±8.5 points) in Lincolnville, lower than in Charleston County (23.2%).
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 16.2% (±16.1 points) in Lincolnville, lower than in Charleston County (53.4%).
Median household income: $40,417 (±$7,331) in Lincolnville, lower than in Charleston County ($88,494).
- Commute and cars in Lincolnville
- Types of homes in Lincolnville
- Income and affordability in Lincolnville
Housing in Lincolnville at a glance
- Rent by bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 16.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 40.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $40,417 median household income
- Home values: $245,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,823 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,038 median real estate taxes a year (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 3.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 56.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 38.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 8.8% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 73.7% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 36.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −50.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 24.6% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Lincolnville against Charleston County, its state and the nation
| Lincolnville | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,064 (±365) | 420,264 (exact) | 5,296,225 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 577 (±153) | 209,803 (±117) | 2,443,039 (±311) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 40.1% (±14.0 points) | 36.1% (±1.0 points) | 28.1% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,620 (±$36) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $40,417 (±$7,331) | $88,494 (±$1,950) | $69,324 (±$570) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $245,100 (±$70,042) | $489,100 (±$9,282) | $259,000 (±$1,421) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,038 (±$722) | $1,901 (±$31) | $1,251 (±$7) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 38.3% (±16.5 points) | 34.5% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 36.9 minutes (±5.4) | 25.1 minutes (±0.5) | 25.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.4% (±7.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.2 years (±8.5) | 39.2 years (±0.3) | 40.2 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Lincolnville covers 1.2 square miles of land, about 886 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Lincolnville has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,133 (±19) | 1,064 (±365) | −50.1% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 891 (±142) | 577 (±153) | −35.2% | Measurable decrease |
| Median home value | $99,900 (±$55,131) | $245,100 (±$70,042) | +145.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $22,717 (±$7,914) | $40,417 (±$7,331) | +77.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,119 (±$216) | $1,823 (±$447) | +62.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $576 (±$153) | $1,038 (±$722) | +80.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 45.3% (±11.5 points) | 40.1% (±14.0 points) | −5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3% (±11.3 points) | 8.8% (±10.8 points) | −1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near Lincolnville
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville | 1.4 mi | $1,526 | $328,100 | 30.9% |
| Sangaree | 2.5 mi | $1,419 | $251,800 | 14.9% |
| Ladson | 2.8 mi | $1,785 | $234,900 | 23.4% |
| North Charleston | 8.1 mi | $1,430 | $302,200 | 50.2% |
| Goose Creek | 8.5 mi | $1,690 | $306,000 | 31.8% |
| Hanahan | 10 mi | $1,412 | $374,800 | 31.9% |
| Ridgeville | 10 mi | $1,393 | $181,800 | 23.1% |
| Pimlico | 13 mi | — | $414,100 | 3.8% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Lincolnville, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | $1,731 | $1,884 | $2,336 | $2,687 |
HUD income limits for Lincolnville, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,700 | $41,150 | $65,800 |
| 2 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
| 3 people | $31,750 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 4 people | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,450 | $101,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,150 | $109,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,550 | $124,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $117,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lincolnville
How many renters are there in Lincolnville?
Lincolnville has an estimated 197 (±107) renting households, 40.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Lincolnville?
The median household income in Lincolnville is $40,417 (±$7,331) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Lincolnville, SC?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $245,100 (±$70,042) for owner-occupied homes in Lincolnville (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Lincolnville?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lincolnville, SC is $1,823 (±$447) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How many homes are in Lincolnville?
Lincolnville, SC has an estimated 577 (±153) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Lincolnville?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 40.0% of homes in Lincolnville, SC.
Is Lincolnville growing?
In Lincolnville, the number of residents went from 2,133 in 2015–2019 to 1,064 in 2020–2024 (−50.1%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnville town, South Carolina
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lincolnville town, South Carolina (place:41740, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .