Lincoln County, Nebraska Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Nebraska, the median home value is $189,500, with a median monthly rent of $900. This places Lincoln County at #1523 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #26 within Nebraska.
How is this calculated?
Composite of 4 axes: Affordability (30%), Stability (25%), Momentum (25%), Vitality (20%), each normalized as a percentile rank across 3134 U.S. counties. Editorial rating only — not investment advice or a property valuation.
Market Phase classifies the current state of the market based on 5-year price growth and recent FHFA momentum: 🔥 Boom · 📈 Growth · ⚖️ Stable · ❄️ Cooling · 🌱 Recovering. This is a present-state classification, not a forecast.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,025
- Establishments: 1,032
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 44
- Multi-family: 191
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,005 (avg $72,895)
- Outflow: 13,185 (avg $73,415)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69101 | 236.9 | +2.85% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Nebraska Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,500 | $164,635 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | $796 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.6% | 74.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.5 | 17.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 15.1% above the Nebraska state average and 16.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $900/month is 13.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Lincoln County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.6%, compared to 74.0% in Nebraska and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County | Illinois | $189,500 | $733 |
| Lyon County | Kentucky | $189,500 | $747 |
| York County | Nebraska | $189,400 | $877 |
| Unicoi County | Tennessee | $189,600 | $750 |
| Bledsoe County | Tennessee | $189,400 | $830 |
Other Counties in Nebraska
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County | $189,400 | $877 | 75.5% |
| Polk County | $189,900 | $681 | 78.9% |
| Adams County | $193,100 | $857 | 69.7% |
| Arthur County | $185,900 | $750 | 80.5% |
| Dakota County | $185,700 | $1,069 | 63.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-15. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).