Lincoln, NE
Population 291,932 · Lincoln, NE MSA. Moving to or from Lincoln? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
291,932
Cost of living (RPP)
91.581
Annual avg temp
52°F
Typical home
$291,062
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $69,991 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $248,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.42 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.581 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 76.817, goods 94.101, services 84.208. Source: BEA, Lincoln, NE (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
52°F
January low
14°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
26.0"
Annual precipitation 29.3". Station: LINCOLN MUNI AP, NE US (4.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$291,062
ZHVI YoY
+4.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,313/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Lincoln, NE
Total employment (MSA)
179,040
Median wage (annual)
$47,150
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21,500 | $40,590 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 15,810 | $29,430 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 14,720 | $35,130 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,440 | $43,440 |
| Management Occupations | 13,270 | $99,080 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Omaha, NE 53 mi · 1h 3m Topeka, KS 166 mi · 3h 21m Des Moines, IA 190 mi · 3h 34m Kansas City, MO 192 mi · 3h 43m Kansas City, KS 193 mi · 3h 44m Olathe, KS 207 mi · 3h 58m Overland Park, KS 209 mi · 3h 59m Independence, MO 209 mi · 4h 3m Sioux Falls, SD 211 mi · 4h 8m Lee's Summit, MO 216 mi · 4h 8m