Lincoln · Relocation
Relocating to Lincoln, Know the Town Before You Fly In
Moving to the Sacramento region from out of the area? Get a local who knows the neighborhoods and can help you line up financing before you land.
Moving from the Bay Area? Compare home prices
Typical home prices here are the median sold price, existing single-family homes, August 2026. They are medians for context, not a quote on any one home.
| Place | Typical home price (median) | What it is known for | Getting to downtown Sacramento | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where Maggie works | ||||
| Sacramento County | $549,000August 2026, C.A.R. | The state capital, where the Sacramento and American rivers meet. Named the first U.S. "City of Trees" in 1978. | Downtown is in the county. SacRT Gold Line light rail runs from Folsom to downtown. | Moving to Sacramento County |
| Placer County | $692,500August 2026, C.A.R. | Roseville, Rocklin and Gold Rush Auburn, with the county reaching up I-80 to Lake Tahoe's north shore. | I-80 is the main route. Amtrak Capitol Corridor stops in Roseville, Rocklin and Auburn. | Moving to Placer County |
| El Dorado County | $690,000August 2026, C.A.R. | Sierra foothills to Lake Tahoe. Coloma is where the 1848 gold find set off the Gold Rush. | US 50 is the main route. El Dorado Hills sits on it at the Sacramento County line, next to Folsom. | Moving to El Dorado County |
| Yolo County | $648,000August 2026, C.A.R. | Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento, with farmland and the Yolo Bypass floodplain between them. | West Sacramento sits directly across the Sacramento River from downtown. | Moving to Yolo County |
| Bay Area and statewide, for comparison | ||||
| San Francisco | $1,875,000August 2026, C.A.R. | A city and county in one, at the tip of the peninsula. | Not yet published | For comparison |
| Santa Clara County | $1,900,000August 2026, C.A.R. | Silicon Valley. San Jose is the county seat. | Not yet published | For comparison |
| San Mateo County | $2,250,000August 2026, C.A.R. | The Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, home to San Francisco International Airport. | Not yet published | For comparison |
| Alameda County | $1,285,000August 2026, C.A.R. | The East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley and Fremont. | Not yet published | For comparison |
| Contra Costa County | $875,000August 2026, C.A.R. | Walnut Creek, Concord and Antioch, around Mount Diablo. | Not yet published | For comparison |
| California statewide | $901,420August 2026, C.A.R. | The statewide median, for comparison. | Not yet published | For comparison |
Prices change monthly. Ask Maggie for current numbers on a specific area.
Sources. Prices: California Association of REALTORS®, county sales activity, August 2026. C.A.R. notes that medians shift with the mix of homes sold. Place facts and travel notes, checked October 2026: Sacramento, Folsom, Placer County, El Dorado County, El Dorado Hills, Yolo County, West Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County (Wikipedia). Drive times are not listed until a dated source is available.
Planning the whole move? Read the Sacramento relocation guide, with guides on the Bay Area move, Prop 19, downsizing, culture and healthcare.
A Lincoln Move You Can Plan From Anywhere
Relocating to Lincoln means buying in a town most people only know from a map. You see newer neighborhoods, a casino resort and a lot of golf. What you do not see from far away is which streets carry a special tax, which side of town has the shorter drive, and which addresses are in the city at all.
Surroundings plans your move from wherever you live now. One call and one team cover the home and the mortgage, so the person touring homes for you already knows your budget. Give yourself options before you arrive: Maggie shops your loan across a network of approved lenders, and you are free to bring your own.
Why People Relocating to Lincoln Choose Surroundings
A relocation stacks deadlines. A job start date, a lease ending somewhere else and a moving truck all pull at the same time. One client said it this way: "Even when things get hairy, Maggie has it handled." Moves are where things get hairy.
Maggie has been licensed in real estate since 2006 and has 23 years in real estate and lending combined. If you are selling a home in another state or across the Bay, she maps the timing of both sides so you are not carrying two payments longer than planned. Our relocation service lays out how we work with buyers who are not here yet.
Our Relocation Process for Lincoln
- We start with your daily routine. Where you work, how often you drive south and what you want on a weekend decide which side of Lincoln fits.
- You get approved before you travel. Your payment includes the special tax and HOA dues common in Lincoln.
- We tour on video first. You see the home, the street and the drive to Highway 65.
- You fly in for the finalists. That takes one trip, a short list and time to drive the commute yourself.
- We write the offer and run escrow locally. Most documents can be signed remotely, and inspections and appraisal happen while you pack.
The research step of our buying process shows how we size up a town like Lincoln for a buyer who has only seen it online.
Lincoln Through a Newcomer's Eyes
Lincoln sits about 167 feet above sea level on flat ground at the valley's edge. Average July highs reach 94 degrees and average January lows drop to 39, with about 20 inches of rain a year. Shade trees and a covered patio earn their keep here.
The road network is the first thing to learn. Highway 65 is the main route south to Roseville and Interstate 80. Since October 2012 the Lincoln Bypass has carried Highway 65 around downtown on a new alignment nearly 12 miles long. Driving south at peak hours still slows near Roseville, so a newcomer who commutes should drive it at rush hour before choosing a street.
City limits matter for daily life. Inside the city, the City of Lincoln provides water, sewer and trash service and PG&E supplies electricity. Trilogy at Bickford Ranch has a Lincoln address but sits in unincorporated Placer County, so its services and land-use rules come from the county.
A few things surprise people from bigger metros. Gladding, McBean has been making clay products here since the 1870s and still turns out architectural terra cotta. The city owns Lincoln Regional Airport, a general aviation field about three miles west of town. Wineries and farm breweries line Wise Road a short drive from the newer neighborhoods.
Prices often surprise Bay Area buyers in the other direction. MetroList closed sales for September 2026 put Lincoln's 95648 median at $627,500, at a median $336 per square foot, across 96 sales.
The everyday map is worth learning before you choose a street. The Lincoln Public Library sits at 485 Twelve Bridges Drive in a building that opened in 2007. McBean Park, near downtown, covers 24 acres with a pool, a skate park and a stadium, and the city runs 25 municipal parks in all. Thunder Valley Casino Resort at 1200 Athens Avenue books touring concerts, and Turkey Creek Golf Club on Highway 193 is open to the public.
Some newcomers plan to bring a parent or move into an age-restricted community themselves. Lincoln has three: Sun City Lincoln Hills, Esplanade at Turkey Creek and Trilogy at Bickford Ranch. Our 55+ community guide covers each one.
Plan Your Move to Lincoln
Relocating to Lincoln starts with one call, a pre-approval and a rush-hour test of the Highway 65 drive. Schedule a relocation call with Maggie from wherever you are today.
Also read the Sacramento relocation guide, compare relocating to Rocklin, or see the Lincoln neighborhoods overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy a home in Lincoln without visiting first?
Yes. We tour homes on video, line up your financing before you travel and handle escrow locally. Most buyers still fly in once to see their finalists and drive the commute.
What is the commute like from Lincoln?
Most Lincoln commuters take Highway 65 south to Roseville and Interstate 80. The Lincoln Bypass moved highway traffic around downtown in 2012, but the drive south still slows at peak hours, so test it at rush hour.
Who provides utilities in Lincoln, CA?
Inside city limits, the City of Lincoln provides water, sewer and trash service, and PG&E supplies electricity. Homes with a Lincoln address outside city limits may have different providers, so confirm by address.
How do Lincoln home prices compare with the Bay Area?
Lincoln's September 2026 median sold price was $627,500 in the 95648 ZIP code, according to MetroList. Bay Area buyers usually find that well below what they paid at home.
Loans are arranged by Maggie B. Hopkins, NMLS #349517, at Surroundings · DRE #02220140 · NMLS #2528307. All loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting, and this page is not a commitment to lend.
Lincoln
What relocation looks like in Lincoln
Up Highway 65 from Roseville: a historic downtown, newer neighborhoods and Sun City Lincoln Hills.
Lincoln sits north of Roseville on Highway 65, with a downtown dating to 1859 and large newer neighborhoods, including Sun City Lincoln Hills.
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