Living in Lincoln (Nebraska)
Lincoln (Nebraska) is a city in Nebraska, United States, home to 294,757 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #7 of 2,119), young families (top 1%, #72 of 11,898), commuters (top 1%, #54 of 6,227).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 0:02; in late June it sets around 4:02.
How Lincoln (Nebraska) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 74 | #72 of 11,898 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #184 of 9,771 | #6 of 49 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #210 of 8,006 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #129 of 6,237 | #5 of 14 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,826 of 9,474 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,619 of 9,474 | #6 of 19 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,864 of 10,762 | #7 of 53 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #127 of 4,537 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #114 of 4,444 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #394 of 3,053 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #125 of 7,271 | #5 of 35 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #54 of 6,227 | #2 of 18 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #155 of 3,933 | #2 of 10 | Map |
| Student | 85 | #7 of 2,119 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #105 of 8,006 | #6 of 17 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #517 of 12,111 | #14 of 62 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #221 of 4,114 | #2 of 11 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #769 of 7,271 | #2 of 35 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,555 of 9,474 | #5 of 19 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #3,521 of 18,063 | #142 of 150 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #9,039 of 16,523 | #44 of 114 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #4,412 of 18,063 | #139 of 150 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #764 of 16,523 | #1 of 114 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #115 of 21,167 | #2 of 200 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #233 of 12,111 | #4 of 62 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #939 of 12,111 | #7 of 62 | Map |
| Digital native | 74 | #43 of 4,750 | #2 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Crete (Nebraska) 31 km
- Seward (Nebraska) 38 km
- Gretna (Nebraska) 52 km
- Beatrice 60 km
- Chalco 61 km
- Papillion 66 km
- La Vista 68 km
- Ralston 69 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.