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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ruby

Anyone work in healthcare in Lincoln?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $804/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Lincoln? Cost of living is definitely ris...

7 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Luke Cox

What to expect moving to Lincoln?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $54,390, which feels on the

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Sophie M.

Best coffee shops in Lincoln?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $54,390 in Lincoln.

9 replies 4 upvotes qa
Luna B.

Raising a family in Lincoln -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $111,600 on average. Household incomes average around $54,390 in Lincoln. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thanks in advance!

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Bennett Evans

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lincoln

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $54,390 in Lincoln. The median home value here is around $111,600, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Tha...

3 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Luna B.

Rent vs buy in Lincoln -what makes sense?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 15.1%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $804/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $54,390 in Lincoln. The median home value here is around $111,600, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Brooks D.

Is Lincoln a good place to live?

Random thought, I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 13,406 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Ruby

Relocating to Lincoln, IL -pros and cons?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $804 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Lincoln? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school ...

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Brooks D.

Relocating to Lincoln, IL -pros and cons?

OK so I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 13,406 people. Median household income is $54,390, which feels on the lower side for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in ...

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