Lincoln, Nebraska
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 32% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Lincoln is a major city in Nebraska with about 291,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitelincoln.ne.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 56% of US places
Home Value$230k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$998better than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.62%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.19%better than 20% of US places
Unemployment3.3%better than 56% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.9 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.0 inbetter than 38% of US places
Sunny Days262 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 40% of US places
Comfortable Days61 daysbetter than 14% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.7better than 82% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality49.7better than 35% of US places
Violent Crime2076/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime2851/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population290,531100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0259th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.0%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.5%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability14.8/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 65% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.3%better than 69% of US places
Amenities Nearby23.75better than 24% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lincoln an affordable place to live?
- Lincoln is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 56% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lincoln?
- The median home value in Lincoln is $230k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lincoln?
- Median household income in Lincoln is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lincoln?
- Median gross rent in Lincoln is $998 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lincoln safe?
- Lincoln is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2076/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2851/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lincoln?
- Lincoln averages 77°F in July and 25°F in January, with 30.9 in of annual precipitation and about 262 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lincoln?
- Public-school quality in Lincoln is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lincoln?
- The average one-way commute in Lincoln is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)