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Bennett Evans best-worst

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? Thanks in advance! Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Luke
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Sunset area are average. Kids love it here.
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Everett Parker
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Portland it's decent.
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Addison
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a project manager, 39, moved here 6 years ago from New York. I've lived in Downtown and Maple Ridge, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The outdoor recreation situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Maple Ridge: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from New York, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $100K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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