Lincoln, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
Lincoln, NE
At a Glance
How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $69,991 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,187. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $248,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,764. Median rent is $1,045/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,484/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
41.0% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.