Here's what it costs to live in Lincoln, Nebraska, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, while the typical home is valued around $264,000. Households earn a median of $71,867 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 32. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$71,867
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,086
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$264,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$855
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$926
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,141
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,587
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
294,856
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Census ACS
32.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
24
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,038
Per month
Avg Home Value
$291,187
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 68336 | — | $1,119 | $290,600 |
| ZIP 68430 | — | $877 | $431,700 |
| ZIP 68502 | — | $808 | $199,800 |
| ZIP 68503 | — | $892 | $147,800 |
| ZIP 68504 | — | $951 | $150,300 |
| ZIP 68505 | — | $1,083 | $201,100 |
| ZIP 68506 | — | $1,085 | $228,100 |
| ZIP 68507 | — | $883 | $189,900 |
| ZIP 68508 | — | $729 | $95,500 |
| ZIP 68510 | — | $890 | $207,000 |
Showing top 10 of 24 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate (Extreme) · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.7%
The cost of living index for Lincoln is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Lincoln is $1,086 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Lincoln is $71,867 per year.
The median home value in Lincoln is $264,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Lincoln has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Nebraska is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
