Lincoln Real Estate & Local Lifestyle
Sacramento Region · Neighborhood Guide
Real Estate Insights
Lincoln is one of the fastest-growing communities in Placer County, with strong inventory across newer master-planned neighborhoods, established homes in Lincoln Crossing and Twelve Bridges, and the active-adult enclave of Sun City Lincoln Hills. Buyers find more square footage per dollar here than in nearby Roseville or Granite Bay, which has driven sustained demand.
Lifestyle
Lincoln blends small-town Main Street character with modern master-planned amenities. Downtown along F Street holds a growing collection of cafes and breweries, while the Twelve Bridges and Lincoln Crossing communities offer pools, parks, and trail networks built into the neighborhoods themselves.
Parks & Recreation
McBean Park anchors the historic side of town with a pool, baseball stadium, and pavilion. Foskett Regional Park serves the newer west side, and the Markham Ravine Trail offers a quiet creekside walking and cycling route. Catta Verdera Country Club is the marquee private golf course, with Turkey Creek and Whitney Oaks just minutes away.
Hotels
Thunder Valley Casino Resort is the regional destination hotel, with its 17-story tower, full spa, multiple restaurants, and concert amphitheater. Holiday Inn Express Lincoln and several extended-stay options round out the local lodging selection along Highway 65.
Restaurants
Local favorites include Beermann’s Beerwerks for craft brews and pub fare, Awful Annie’s for breakfast, Moonraker Restaurant inside Thunder Valley, and a rotating set of family-run spots along Lincoln Boulevard. Twelve Bridges Town Center adds chain and casual dining options on the south end of town.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping is centered on Twelve Bridges Town Center and the Lincoln Crossing Marketplace. The historic downtown stretch along F Street holds antique shops, gift stores, and weekend events. The full Roseville retail corridor is fifteen minutes south down Highway 65.
Schools
Lincoln is served by the Western Placer Unified School District. Lincoln High School and the newer Twelve Bridges High School are both highly regarded; Glen Edwards Middle and Twelve Bridges Middle feed in. Elementary schools include First Street, Carlin C. Coppin, Foskett Ranch, and Creekside Oaks.
Overview
Overview for Lincoln
- 51,200 Population
- 44.7 Median Age
- $98,500 Median Household Income
- $675,000 Median Home Value
Around Lincoln
Points of Interest
- Thunder Valley Casino Resort Entertainment
- Catta Verdera Country Club Recreation
- McBean Park Parks & Recreation
- Markham Ravine Trail Parks & Recreation
- Foskett Regional Park Parks & Recreation
- Sun City Lincoln Hills Community
- Beermann's Beerwerks Restaurant
- Historic Downtown Lincoln Dining & Shopping
- Twelve Bridges Library Community
- Lincoln Crossing Marketplace Shopping
Education
Schools in Lincoln
| School | Grade Levels | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | 9-12 | 7 |
| Twelve Bridges High School | 9-12 | 8 |
| Phoenix High School | 9-12 | 6 |
| Glen Edwards Middle School | 6-8 | 7 |
| Twelve Bridges Middle School | 6-8 | 8 |
| First Street Elementary | K-5 | 7 |
| Carlin C. Coppin Elementary | K-5 | 7 |
| Foskett Ranch Elementary | K-5 | 8 |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | K-5 | 8 |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | K-5 | 8 |
