City Intelligence
Lincoln, NE
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.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
115,241
Median Home
$262K
Median Income
$79K
Zip Codes Covered
4
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+).
Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.
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 StatsPop: 46,714
Home Value: $310K
68521
Area StatsPop: 38,231
Home Value: $219K
68506
Area StatsPop: 28,321
Home Value: $228K
68520
Area StatsPop: 1,975
Home Value: $459K
Lincoln Area Map
Get oriented — see where Lincoln sits and explore neighborhoods before you narrow in.
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
COLLEGE VIEW ACADEMY
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
GEORGE STONE SDA ELEMENTARY
LINCOLN LUTHERAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
PARKVIEW CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY
PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL
ST JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL
ST MARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST MARK LUTHERAN SCHOOL
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL
ST TERESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRINITY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Lincoln stacks up across six key categories.
Work With a Local Pro
Connect with a verified agent who knows the Lincoln market firsthand.
Are you a local agent or home services vendor?
Claim Your Free Profile →Explore Next
Run a Real Report Card
Enter any address in Lincoln for a full property intelligence report.
Browse Local Pros
Agents, lenders, inspectors and more in NE
Compare Cities
Side-by-side city comparison coming soon
Nearby Cities & Towns
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.