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Thinking About The Lincoln, NE Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Lincoln. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

115,241

Median Home

$262K

Median Income

$79K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 115,241, Lincoln is a large NE city. Median household income is $79K with homes valued around $262K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Lincoln, NE. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$262K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

67%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Lincoln, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

68516

Area Stats

Pop: 46,714

Home Value: $310K

68521

Area Stats

Pop: 38,231

Home Value: $219K

68506

Area Stats

Pop: 28,321

Home Value: $228K

68520

Area Stats

Pop: 1,975

Home Value: $459K

Lincoln Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Omaha Area

Home: $288K43 mi away

Schools Near Lincoln

Schools in and around Lincoln, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (7)

BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROWNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALVERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Middle Schools (10)

ARTS & HUMANITIES FOCUS PRGM

CHILD GUIDANCE SCHOOL

CULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

ECSE - HOMEBASED

LUX MIDDLE SCHOOL

MORTON SCHOOL

NEBRASKA YOUTH ACADEMY

PATHFINDER ED PRG-LANCASTER CO

SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAM

SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

High Schools (3)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (19)

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

CHILDREN'S CIRCLE MONTESSORI

CHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Lincoln stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 4 most populated zip codes for Lincoln and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.