Fayetteville metro, AR relocation guide
Moving to Lincoln, AR
About Lincoln
Lincoln is a city of 2,294 (2020 census; estimated 2,370 in 2025) in western Washington County, about 25 miles southwest of Fayetteville and 8 miles from the Oklahoma border — nicknamed the "Apple Capital of Arkansas." First known as Blackjack, the town got its name almost by accident: "Georgetown" was rejected by the post office, so founder Joseph Carter submitted "Lincoln," claiming he "saw it on a box." Incorporated in 1907 with the Frisco railroad's arrival, it's the setting of the Oscar-winning film Minari and hosts the Arkansas Apple Festival every October (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Lincoln
The median listing price in Lincoln is $275,000.
Top places in Lincoln
- Lincoln Lake
- Arkansas Country Doctor Museum
- Lincoln City Square
- The Arkansas Apple Festival (first weekend of October, since 1976) and the Lincoln Riding Club rodeo (since 1953) (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026)
Commuting from Lincoln
- About 25 miles southwest of Fayetteville, approximately 8 miles east of the Arkansas–Oklahoma border (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026); served by US-62 and Arkansas Highway 59.
- Approximate drives: Fayetteville ~35–40 min; Springdale ~40 min; Prairie Grove ~10 min (all approximate).
- No fixed-route transit; Ozark Regional Transit demand-response service only.
Schools in Lincoln
Public schools: Lincoln Consolidated School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lincoln FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lincoln, AR?
The median listing price in Lincoln is $275,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lincoln, AR?
About 25 miles southwest of Fayetteville, approximately 8 miles east of the Arkansas–Oklahoma border (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026); served by US-62 and Arkansas Highway 59. - Which school district serves Lincoln, AR?
Lincoln is served by Lincoln Consolidated School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.