Cost of Living in Lincoln, NE

Population: 291,932 • 2026 Data

$69,991
Median Household Income
-10% vs national
$1,045
Median Monthly Rent
-22% vs national
$248,200
Median Home Value
-27% vs national
3.3%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Lincoln

The median home value in Lincoln, NE is $248,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,045, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,140.

Rent-to-income ratio: 17.9%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Lincoln, NE is $69,991. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, with a labor force of 165,049 people.

Compare Lincoln With Other Cities

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Other Cities in Nebraska

Omaha, NE → Bellevue, NE → Grand Island, NE → Kearney, NE → Fremont, NE → Norfolk, NE → Hastings, NE →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov