Lincoln, NE Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Lincoln, Nebraska. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$304,490

+3.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.5%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.5% year-over-year

Climate Risk

30/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Hot
1.4mo supply ยท Score +5/7

Net migration: Bottom 23% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.86x

In-migrants avg $53,970 AGI vs out-migrants $62,380

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Opportunity Zone Market

5 ZIP codes in Lincoln are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Lincoln Market Summary

Lincoln, NE shows steady growth at 3.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.17x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (30/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.25% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score83/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$73,095

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.7%
Base Case+3.5%
Bull Case+5.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Lincoln, NE's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 30/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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