Providence metro, RI relocation guide
Moving to Lincoln, RI
$682,400Median listing price
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About Lincoln
Lincoln is a suburb north of Providence along the Blackstone River, known for the Great Road historic corridor, Lincoln Woods State Park. Housing ranges from Great Road's 18th-century colonials and stone-enders to mid-century subdivisions and newer executive homes.
Home prices in Lincoln
The median listing price in Lincoln is $682,400.
Top places in Lincoln
- Lincoln Woods State Park — the 627-acre park with Olney Pond and the famous bouldering rocks (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Chase Farm — the town farm park with community events and the farmers market.
- Hearthside House — the 1810 stone mansion museum on Great Road.
- Great Road Historic District — one of America's oldest roads, lined with 17th- and 18th-century homes.
- Eleazer Arnold House — the c. 1693 stone-ender, a National Historic Landmark.
- Blackstone River State Park and the Kelly House — riverfront parkland and the historic transport museum.
- Albion Mill — the 19th-century mill complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Butterfly Pond — the quiet pond in town (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Lincoln
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026).
- RIPTA bus service connects Lincoln to Providence.
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~20 minutes.
Schools in Lincoln
Public schools: Lincoln Public Schools. 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, RI?
The median listing price in Lincoln is $682,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lincoln, RI?
No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail is South Attleboro, MA just over the state line, or Pawtucket/Central Falls on the Providence/Stoughton Line (Wikipedia Providence/Stoughton Line page, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Lincoln, RI?
Lincoln is served by Lincoln Public Schools. 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.