What does housing cost in Lincoln in 2026?

Housing in Lincoln runs to about €893 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Lincoln?

Asking rent in Lincoln stands at 1,045 €/month.

What are property prices in Lincoln?

To buy in Lincoln, expect 248,200 €.

Cost of Living in Lincoln, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Lincoln — 2026

Lincoln has 291,932 residents and lies in Nebraska. Median rent there comes to roughly €893 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 212,155 €. Median income is 59,826 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 18% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Lincoln

Rent

Median rent: 893 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 212,155 €

Income

Median household income: 59,826 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,332 €/year

Quality of life — Lincoln

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

28,2 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

12,1 %

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