Climate
Lincoln offers a mild four-season climate, with temperatures ranging from the mid-40’s to mid- 90’s. Low humidity keeps summer’s warm daytime temperatures comfortable; summer nights are pleasant and ideal for outdoor living. The annual rainy season creates winter’s snowcapped Sierra vistas and a landscape of emerald hills splashed with colorful wildflowers in spring. Occasional fog can be expected on winter mornings, burning off by midday.

Housing
Living in Lincoln provides the highest quality of life. Here, you have all the advantages of small town living with big city amenities just minutes away. Lincoln offers housing options to suit everyone’s tastes, from historic homes on tree-lined streets to new master-planned developments with natural areas that preserve oak forests and vernal pools.

Major new developments include Twelve Bridges, SunCal Homes, Sun City Lincoln Hills and Foskett Ranch. As Lincoln spreads out from the city’s core, local government works with developers to ensure neighborhoods have the services they need. Three new neighborhood shopping centers are under development to serve residents.

Average price for a new home: $450,000

Sweat Equity Program
The Sweat Equity Program is a self-help housing project using Community Development Block Grants to construct 14 owner-occupied homes that will be sold to families in the target income group for Placer County.

First Time Home Buyers Program
First time home buyers can now afford to purchase their first homes with a "silent" second mortgage. The City of Lincoln can provide up to $60,000 in down payment assistance at 3% simple interest, payable upon sale of house, to eligible low-income families. Repayment is deferred for up to 30 years with no additional loan fees.

Participants cannot have owned a home in the past three years. In addition, the household's total gross annual income cannot exceed HUD's income limits. For example, the gross annual income for a household of four cannot exceed $51,300. The appraised value of the home cannot exceed $356,250 and, at the time of the purchase, the home must meet minimum housing quality standards.

Home buyers should call Mercy Housing California at: 1 (800) 995-0431, extension 4433.

Arts & Culture
Living against the backdrop of the Sierra foothills, Lincoln residents soon discover the region’s rich cultural opportunities. History comes alive at gold rush towns and a dozen Placer County museums. A variety of art, music and theatrical productions are just a short drive away.

Ceramic art is an integral part of Lincoln and architectural terra cotta tiles and medallions can be found throughout the community. Many can be seen on a walking tour through Historic Downtown Lincoln, with its many classically styled buildings.

Not to be missed is Feats of Clay™, sponsored by Lincoln Arts & Culture Foundation held at the Gladding, McBean plant in Lincoln. The annual arts festival began in 1987, and quickly grew into one of the nation’s most prestigious ceramic art exhibits, showcasing the best in contemporary ceramic art. Each year, well over a thousand entries are submitted to the art show from artists around the country. The jury, composed of nationally renown artists, selects the very best 75 works for display. In conjunction with the art exhibition, it offers tours through its 130 year old factory.

Medical
With the fast-paced growth in population, Sutter Roseville Medical Center has added a new facility on Twelve Bridges Drive in Lincoln. Sutter Medical Plaza/Lincoln, a 20,800 square foot medical office building, provides an array of primary care and ancillary services for residents, including primary care physicians, occupational health services, physical therapy, outpatient lab, dental and urgent care. Other major health care providers are exploring expansion to Lincoln.

Regional facilities servicing Lincoln include: Kaiser Permanente with a 116-bed hospital and 130 physicians in Roseville; and, Sutter Roseville Medical, a 315,000 square foot, 168-bed comprehensive care facility with 400 staff physicians. Lincoln also has dental and chiropractic services as well as veterinarian services

Churches
Lincoln residents may choose from a variety of churches to practice their faith and experience spiritual growth.