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  • City in Nebraska
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Lincoln

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Lincoln is a city in Nebraska with a population of 289,136. Lincoln is in Lancaster County and is one of the best places to live in Nebraska. Living in Lincoln offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lincoln there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lincoln and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lincoln are above average.
    About Lincoln...
    Population
    289,136
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $193,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $920
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Lincoln Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      277.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      93.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      47
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      311.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,200.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      155.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Lincoln

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,566
    National
    $69,021
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