Placer County · Relocation Guide
An honest local's guide to relocating in the Sacramento Valley of western Placer County, around 165 feet — commute, lifestyle, neighborhoods, schools, what homes cost, and what to know before you go.
Lincoln is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region — a former agricultural and pottery town (home to the historic Gladding, McBean terracotta works) that has added master-planned neighborhoods like Twelve Bridges and Lincoln Crossing, plus the large active-adult community of Sun City Lincoln Hills. For buyers who want newer homes and value a little farther from the metro than Roseville or Rocklin, Lincoln is increasingly the answer.
People relocate here for more home per dollar, newer construction, and a still-distinct small-town downtown, while staying about 20 minutes from Roseville and 40-to-45 from downtown Sacramento via SR-65. The trade-offs to weigh are the longer valley commute and the master-planned fine print — HOAs and Mello-Roos in newer areas.
Master-planned neighborhoods like Twelve Bridges and Lincoln Crossing often deliver more square footage for the budget than areas closer to the metro.
Sun City Lincoln Hills is a large Del Webb 55+ active-adult community with extensive recreation amenities.
A walkable old downtown and the long-running Gladding, McBean terracotta works give the city real character.
Golf, parks, and Thunder Valley nearby, with the foothills and the valley both within easy reach.
Approximate drive times from Lincoln in normal conditions — handy when you're weighing where to land.
A few of the areas Farris helps relocating buyers consider around Lincoln.
One of the region's largest active-adult (55+) communities, with extensive amenities and golf.
A master-planned community with newer homes, parks, and a community center.
A growing area of newer master-planned neighborhoods on the east side.
An upscale golf-course community at the higher end of the local market.
Lincoln is served primarily by the Western Placer Unified School District. Boundaries depend on the address, so confirm them for any property you're considering.
As of May 2026, the median list price around Lincoln is about $682,500 (+5.0% YoY). Lincoln often offers more home for the money than Roseville or Rocklin, but price varies widely between newer master-planned areas, active-adult communities, and established or rural parcels — so a property-specific read matters. For current inventory, days on market, and the full breakdown, see the Lincoln market report — and for an address-level figure, request a free home value report.
The honest fine print most relocation pages skip.
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