Why Live in Lincoln Beach
Lincoln Beach, located just north of Lincoln City on the central Oregon Coast, offers a mild maritime climate and numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. Residents enjoy beachcombing along Lincoln City's 7.5-mile stretch of beach, searching for agates and glass floats, or exploring the rocky shores of Fishing Rock State Recreation Site and Fogarty Creek Beach. Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides options for shorebird watching, salmon fishing, and paddling, while Devils Lake is popular for kayaking and jet skiing. Golf enthusiasts can visit Salishan Golf Links, an 18-hole course. The neighborhood features a mix of housing styles, including manufactured homes, condos, beach cottages, and unique carousel-style homes, with lot sizes typically around 2,500 square feet. Dining options include Café C’est La Vie, offering French-inspired vegetarian and vegan dishes, and Side Door Cafe, known for its contemporary cuisine. Chester’s Markets Lincoln Beach caters to grocery needs, while local businesses like Blake’s Coastal Nursery and Beluga Beads provide specialized goods. Time Capsule Antiques & More offers vintage items and collectibles. Lincoln Beach is conveniently situated along Highway 101, with public transit available on weekends. It is nine miles south of downtown Lincoln City and 3.5 miles north of Depoe Bay, with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital 12 miles away and Newport Municipal Airport 21 miles to the south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln Beach a good place to live?
Lincoln Beach is a good place to live. Lincoln Beach is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Lincoln Beach is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lincoln Beach has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.9 people per acre and a median age of 63. The average household income is $64,662 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24% of residents. A majority of residents in Lincoln Beach are home owners, with 24.3% of residents renting and 75.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lincoln Beach can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lincoln Beach neighborhood guide.
Is Lincoln Beach, OR a safe neighborhood?
Lincoln Beach, OR is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lincoln Beach?
The median home price in Lincoln Beach is $463,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Lincoln Beach. The average household income in Lincoln Beach is $65K.
What are the best public schools in Lincoln Beach?
The best public schools that serve Lincoln Beach are:
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Are home prices dropping in Lincoln Beach?
Yes, home prices in Lincoln Beach are down 24% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Lincoln Beach, OR
On average, homes in Lincoln Beach, Lincoln City sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lincoln Beach, Lincoln City over the last 12 months is $364,900, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$364,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$364,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$520,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$463,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
