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Living in Lincoln

In Lincoln (Nebraska), the median gross salary is €3,119 a month (2024).

Lincoln, a city in the United States, had a population of 294,856 in July 2026. For Lincoln, 47.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population301,522people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,119EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records
Median rent954.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.32%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,794offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 76% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.76µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lincoln?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,086 per month, while the median home value was US$264,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 56.1%, and the vacancy rate was 4.54% in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Lincoln recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€718
Utilities, 85 m² flat€110
Fitness club€49
Internet, 60 Mbps€47
Mobile plan, 10 GB€44
Transport pass€25

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly49.34 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited46.58 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly718.3 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB43.54 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass25.25 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback capture 20250520061845)29Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home110.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,086/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,751 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,099 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent954.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes5,731 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Lincoln a good place to live?

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Remote worker42%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–51%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–58%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–54%
Family44%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–52%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 27,715 of 301,522 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,867 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lincoln is 3.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Public employment offices1 count15 Sept 2026Nebraska Department of Labor Job Centers — official current contact directory16Official
Median household income71,867 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet3.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,119 EUR/month31 Dec 2024ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records3Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,680 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov25Official
Unemployment rate3.32 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lincoln?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Lincoln median gross pay: €3,119 (ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), place records, 2024-12-31).
Left over each month€1,147of €2,471 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,471
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,099
Public transport pass€25 · market price · Numbeo · 2025-12-31− €25
Utilities, 85 m²€110 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346) · 2026-07-31− €110
Internet€47 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346) · 2026-07-31− €47
Mobile plan€44 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Lincoln (Wayback Machine capture 20260217113346) · 2026-07-31− €44
Left over€1,147
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Public employment offices in Lincoln

Nebraska Department of Labor Job Centers lists 1 public employment office in Lincoln (checked 2026-09-16). Use the official office finder for addresses and appointments; registration and job search are also available online through the national service below.

Office count verified

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

The office count comes from the service's own directory. Individual addresses and opening hours are not listed here yet. Sources checked through 16 Sept 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools82 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents30.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

There were 885 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio21 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents885 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,658 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
GP practices427 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official
Hospitals8 count30 Sept 2026CMS Hospital General Information9Official
Pharmacies79 count13 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents346.2 per 100,00013 Sept 2026NPPES Data Dissemination V.2 — September 202619Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lincoln when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLincoln highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lincoln highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Lincoln2,794
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Burglaries per 100,000 residents263.3 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024US-FBI-CDE-NB0550100-202423Official
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,794 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents363.1 incidents per 100,00031 Dec 2024US-FBI-CDE-NB0550100-202424Official
Recorded violent crimes1,277 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.44 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights20Official
Nearest airportLNK3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lincoln. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lincoln.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lincoln is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.76 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 2 · Feb 4.78 · Mar 12 · Apr 18.22 · May 23.89 · Jun 29.56 · Jul 31.89 · Aug 30.67 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 19.22 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 4.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202018Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.78 · Feb -7.56 · Mar -1.83 · Apr 4 · May 10.67 · Jun 16.72 · Jul 19.28 · Aug 17.83 · Sep 12.39 · Oct 5 · Nov -2.22 · Dec -7.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202018Official
Average temperature by monthJan -3.89 · Feb -1.39 · Mar 5.11 · Apr 11.11 · May 17.28 · Jun 23.17 · Jul 25.61 · Aug 24.22 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 12.11 · Nov 4.33 · Dec -1.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202018Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 18.54 · Feb 22.61 · Mar 39.37 · Apr 68.33 · May 124.7 · Jun 113.8 · Jul 82.55 · Aug 84.33 · Sep 73.66 · Oct 54.36 · Nov 33.02 · Dec 29.97 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-202018Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading68.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.26 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation614.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.09 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.2 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.4 %31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Foreign residents27,715 people31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records1Official
Transit service area population1,068,423 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density1,152 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population301,522 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics302,860 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value264,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes56.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate70.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad9.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage75.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance6.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher41.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database4 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 20222,391,525 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 2022123 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over158,053 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home11.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans87.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Lincoln

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Irvine as a Lincoln alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2023 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 39.8% Irvine vs 9.4% Lincoln+324%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,785 Irvine vs €3,119 Lincoln+85%
  • Unemployment: 5.9% Irvine vs 3.3% Lincoln+76%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,474 Irvine vs 2,794 Lincoln−47%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €187 Irvine vs €110 Lincoln+70%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Irvine vs 9.0 km Lincoln−56%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,127 Irvine vs €3,680 Lincoln+12%

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lincoln?

The median gross salary is 3,680 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln?

The unemployment rate is 3.32 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lincoln?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.76 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Lincoln?

Police recorded 2,794 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lincoln?

The published population is 301,522 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lincoln?

27,715 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B05002 (Place of Birth by Nativity and Citizenship Status), place records.

Is Lincoln a good place to live?

Lincoln may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. CMS Hospital General Information data.cms.gov · checked 2026-09-15
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Nebraska Department of Labor Job Centers — official current contact directory Nebraska Department of Labor Job Centers · dol.nebraska.gov · checked 2026-09-15
  7. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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