Lincoln, NE

Metro area in Nebraska · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.5%

Median Home Value

$289,265

↑ +4.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,276/mo

↑ +2.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.3%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+35.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$80,811

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

910

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.9

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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