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NE area data

Lincoln, NE

Aggregated across 21 ZIP codes in Lincoln.

Population: 303,383 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lincoln, NE is $357,683 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,245 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,375/month. 75 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,683

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,683
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$358,698
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$365,245
Median list price
$345,311
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
873
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
396

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,375/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$743/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,466/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,686/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
75
Elementary schools
40
Middle schools
14
High schools
16
School districts serving the area
CHILD GUIDANCE SCHOOL, LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MORTON SCHOOL
Schools include
CHILD GUIDANCE SCHOOL, SCIENCE FOCUS PROGRAM, BEATTIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL, EVERETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) (18.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
66.3°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in
Annual snowfall
18.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-29,706
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,260
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,068

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
42
Nearest national park
Homestead National Historical Park (31 mi)
National parks include
Homestead National Historical Park, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
519
Nearest airport
Pester Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lincoln Airport (LNK) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
BRYAN MEDICAL CENTER, LINCOLN SURGICAL HOSPITAL, CHI HEALTH ST. ELIZABETH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-521 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,943
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
139,614
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,024

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LincolnState medianUS median
Median home value$357,683$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$365,245$268,738$325,000
Median days on market36 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,375/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,943$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lincoln, NE?
$357,683.
What is the median sale price in Lincoln, NE?
$365,245.
How long do homes take to sell in Lincoln, NE?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Lincoln, NE?
Typical rent: $1,375/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lincoln, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Lincoln, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lincoln, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lincoln, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lincoln, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lincoln, NE?
75 schools (40 elementary, 14 middle, 16 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lincoln, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 11.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lincoln, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lincoln, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Lincoln

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