At a Glance
Median Income
$69,991
$39,187 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
Zillow: $285,359
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
383/100K
2,751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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 $285,359. 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 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,751/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population291,932
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,888/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,991
Per Capita$39,187
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,200
Rent$1,045
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$285,359
Housing Units124,294
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent383/100K
Property2,751/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault213/100K
Burglary339/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,220 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute18 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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