Historic roots and future plans in downtown Lafayette
Lincoln is a dynamic, multicultural neighborhood in downtown Lafayette. Though rich in history, Lincoln is propelling into the future as residents, local organizations and the city work together on the Lincoln Community Enhancement Plan, a multi-step project to elevate livability within the neighborhood. The plan addresses many of the issues residents here are most passionate about, including safer walkability, increased parkland and improving housing conditions. As Lincoln and the downtown core see more investment, transplants will continue to make a home here. “For young parents it’s great, for kids it’s a great place,” says Andrew Smith IV, Executive Director of the Hanna Community Center. “It’s about knowing where those pockets of hidden gems are. I love uncovering those.”
The Lincoln Sharing Garden is a space for locals to try their hand at gardening.
Hartford Hub Community Center host many events throughout the year for residents of Lincoln.
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Fixing up Lincoln's historic homes
Lincoln’s historic homes date back to the turn of the 20th century, when Foursquares, Colonial Revivals, Victorians and Craftsman homes ruled the market. Buyers looking for a project can find homes starting at $75,000. A 2022 assessment by the City of Lafayette found that nearly half of Lincoln’s residences — homes and apartments — were in “average” condition, meaning the buildings had some structural damage and need for aesthetic improvements. Most people in the neighborhood rent, as many homes are arranged in multi-family units, an attractive feature for investors. Prices here ascend with renovations, and fully updated properties sell up to $225,000.
Small homes with fenced yards can be found throughout Lincoln.
Rows of colorful historic homes are common in Licnoln.
Four square homes are scattered throughout Lincoln.
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Free produce for harvest at the Lincoln Sharing Garden
The neighborhood’s largest green space is Greenbush Cemetery, where some residents take walks. The Lincoln Sharing Garden is also an option for community members looking to try out gardening or pick some free, fresh produce. For kids, a small playground sits in front of the Hartford Hub, a faith-based community center. Otherwise, residents take a roundabout path to Lyboult Sports Park, which is separated from the neighborhood by railroad tracks. The destination park has softball fields and basketball and volleyball courts, as well as a portion of the Wabash Heritage Trail which runs along the river. Lincoln residents have advocated for more accessible park space, and plans are in place for a new park across from the sharing garden, as well as an art-filled fence buffering the neighborhood from the railroad.
The Lincoln Sharing Garden is a space for locals to try their hand at gardening.
Hartford Hub Community Center offers a brand new park and splash pad.
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Ice cream at Budges Drive In
Budges Drive In is the biggest commercial draw to the neighborhood, attracting people from across the downtown core for window-service burgers and ice cream. The restaurant retains a colorful vintage look, having opened in 1942. Locals also stop by 6th Street Dive for a drink, Tex-Mex and live music, or the outdoor patio at The Pickle pizza restaurant. Downtown bars and restaurants along Main Street or just over a half mile away. Pay Less grocery store is 1.5 miles up Erie Street.
Budges Drive In draws people from across downtown for window-service ice cream and quick bites.
Residents of Lincoln love shopping at Pay Less for the fresh produce and great deals.
Lafayette Brewing Co is a local brewery near Lincoln.
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Celebrating the neighborhood's roots at HannaFest
Neighbors convene for HannaFest, an annual celebration of the nearby Hanna Community Center with live music, food and family activities. The service organization opened as the Lincoln Center in 1923 intended as a recreational facility for Black youth within segregated Lafayette. “We are one of the oldest nonprofits in Lafayette,” Smith says. Today, the organization is a true multicultural space, offering programs to children and seniors from all backgrounds. “The Hanna Community Center transformed from the Lincoln Center to incorporate everyone. We really are a melting pot in Lafayette.”
The City Bus runs through Lincoln and makes commuting around Lafayette super easy.
Pedestrian and public transit access to downtown Lafayette
Sidewalks connect Lincoln to the downtown attractions of Main Street just over a half-mile south. Neighborhood throughways 6th Street and 9th Street get busy with fast-moving drivers, which locals see as a pedestrian hazard. Many people here rely on public transit to get around, and there are multiple CityBus stops throughout the neighborhood, including along 9th, Salem, 14th and Union Streets. The city has also installed bike lanes on Union and Salem Streets. One of the perks of living in Lafayette is the city’s proximity to Indianapolis, an hour away, and Chicago, two hours away.
Kids can continue on to Purdue 2 miles away
Kids here start at Thomas Miller Elementary, then head to Sunnyside Intermediate and Tecumseh Junior High. Each school has a B-minus from Niche. Teens graduate from Jefferson High, which locals call “Jeff,” which has an A-minus. The school offers on- and off-campus dual enrollment courses with Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University, which is less than 2 miles away.
Thomas Miller Public Elementary School is surrounded by tall trees in the hills of Lafayette.
Sunny Side Intermediate School prepares the youth of Lafayette for accelerated learning.
Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School serves kids 8th though 9th.
Jefferson High School is home of the Bronchos athletics.
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A hub of social services in Lincoln
People within Lincoln and throughout downtown take advantage of the neighborhood’s service organizations, which include the Lafayette Transitional Housing Center and multiple food banks, in addition to Hartford Hub and the nearby Hanna Community Center. These organizations strive to support Lincoln’s sizable low-income population.
Hartford Hub Community Center host many events throughout the year for residents of Lincoln.
The Tippecanoe County Public Library is a state of the art library in Lincoln.
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Parks in this Area
Tapawingo Park
Columbian Park
SIA South Tipp Park
Footbridge Sharing Garden
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lincoln
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lincoln, Lafayette sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lincoln, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $150,881, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,145
Median Age
31
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,536
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,786
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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