Housing
Home prices and rent in Lincoln
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Nebraska and the U.S.
Census geography: Lincoln city, Nebraska. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
| Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,000 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,086 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $71,867 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 56% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1975 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,900 | $169,800 | $264,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $727 | $852 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,794 | $57,746 | $71,867 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area · Lancaster County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $106,600. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $59,750 | $68,250 | $76,800 | $85,300 | $92,150 | $98,950 | $105,800 | $112,600 |
| Very low income (50%) | $37,350 | $42,650 | $48,000 | $53,300 | $57,600 | $61,850 | $66,100 | $70,400 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $22,400 | $25,600 | $28,800 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Lincoln?
$264,000, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $238,600 in Nebraska and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,086 a month, versus $1,072 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Lincoln?
The median home value went from $144,900 in 2014 to $264,000 in 2024 (+82%).
What is fair market rent in Lincoln?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Lincoln, NE HUD Metro FMR Area is $948 for a studio, $1,009 for one bedroom and $1,230 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Lincoln city, Nebraska. Values are estimates with margins of error.