In Lincoln, Nebraska, the median home price is $228,619, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $65,148; the population is 33,802; schools rate 6.8 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 179.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lincoln at a glance
Population
33,802
Median Household Income
$65,148
Typical Home Value
$228,619
School District Rating
6.8
Violent Crime Rate
179.9
Avg Commute Time
15.4
About Lincoln
Lincoln has a population of 33,802. The median home value is $228,619, 18% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $65,148 (15% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are North Platte, Hershey, and Osgood.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lincoln
12 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
Every county in Nebraska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Lincoln at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lincoln?
- Lincoln has a population of 33,802 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lincoln?
- The median home value in Lincoln is $228,619. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lincoln?
- Median household income in Lincoln is $65,148 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lincoln in?
- Lincoln is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Lincoln?
- Lincoln contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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