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Lincoln, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
291,932
Population
2,888/sq mi density
$69,991
Median Income
$39,187 per capita
$248,200
Home Value
$285,359 Zillow
$1,045
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
383
Violent Crime/100K
2,751 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,991 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$248,200
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
124,294
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$248,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$285,359
Median Sale Price
$308,302
Median List Price
$317,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
44.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$796/mo
1 Bedroom
$802/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,052/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,261/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,520/mo
Census median rent:
$1,045/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,293/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
55 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
209
Price Drops
13.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
501
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $248,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,359 |
| Median Sale Price | $308,302 |
| Median List Price | $317,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,045 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,293 |
| FMR Studio | $796 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $802 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,052 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,261 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,520 |
Market
| Days on Market | 55 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 209 |
| Active Inventory | 501 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 124,294 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |