Lincoln Park
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- Cost of Living
- Medical Facilities
- Parks & Recreation
- Pest Free
- Lack of Traffic
Not great for
- Nightlife
- Public Transport
- Clean & Green
- Childcare
- Eating Out
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
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Lincoln Park
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Lower cost of living, but at a price"
Lincoln Park lies just south of Canon City and is a mostly residential area. I've never been able to put my finger on it as to why, but it reminds me of an inner city residential area for some reason. The homes are smaller, single family homes for the most part and many of the residents work in Canon City. The largest industry here is retail trade and the median household income is $38,725 which is considerably less than the state average. However, you can also purchase a home here for much less. A single family detached home goes for around $208,512. The home prices here do reflect some issues in the area. In the 50s and 60s there was uranium being mined here and it contaminated the water and land. Although uranium diminishes over time, it never really goes away, so residents do have some risk factor for things such as cancer and fertility issues.
The area itself is located close to many things to do, such as hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, and many other outdoor adventures. The Royal Gorge Park is also close and has an amusement park, a 1,500 ft. suspension bridge, and is well known tourist attraction.
One drawback to the area is the prison system. There are maximum security prisons in both Canon City and nearby Florence. On the good side, these do provide a lot of jobs for the local population.
The area itself is located close to many things to do, such as hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, fishing, and many other outdoor adventures. The Royal Gorge Park is also close and has an amusement park, a 1,500 ft. suspension bridge, and is well known tourist attraction.
One drawback to the area is the prison system. There are maximum security prisons in both Canon City and nearby Florence. On the good side, these do provide a lot of jobs for the local population.
Pros
- close to mountains
- whitewater rafting
Cons
- prisons
- uranium contamination
- very hot summers
Lincoln Park
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Lincoln Park is basically the southern area of Canon City along the Arkansas"
Lincoln Park is an area just south of Canon City and whose homes and neighborhoods are much more spread out than Canon City properties near downtown. There is water contamination from uranium ore mining in Lincoln Park and it is a Superfund site. mining uranium ore. In 1958, Cotter Corporation a Chicago company contaminated the land and compromised the water supply of near Lincoln Park about 10 miles from the federal prison in Florence known as ADX.
Not to say that Lincoln Park is all bad, the Arkansas River flows through and is really pretty and the climate is relatively warm, super hot actually in the summer. Homes in the area range from $80,000 to $250,000.
The cost of living in the area reflects its problems, there is a reason this dry dusty area is cheap!
Not to say that Lincoln Park is all bad, the Arkansas River flows through and is really pretty and the climate is relatively warm, super hot actually in the summer. Homes in the area range from $80,000 to $250,000.
The cost of living in the area reflects its problems, there is a reason this dry dusty area is cheap!
Pros
- close to mountains
- whitewater rafting
Cons
- uranium contamination
- prisons
- very hot summers
Recommended for
- Families with kids
