Lincoln
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in Nebraska
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 772 reviews
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- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Median Home Value
$169,800
National
$217,500Median Rent
$852
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$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Lincoln Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Lincoln
Top Private Schools in Lincoln
- grade A
Pius X High School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 238 reviews
- grade A minus
Lincoln Christian School
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 55 reviews
- grade B+
Lincoln Lutheran Middle/High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 79 reviews
- grade B+
Parkview Christian Schools
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 25 reviews
- grade unavailable
North American Martyrs School
- Rating 4 out of 5 1 review
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault213.3national 282.7
- Murder1.7national 6.1
- Rape110.9national 40.7
- Robbery57national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary339.4national 500.1
- Theft2,255.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft155.9national 284
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Working in Lincoln
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,746
National
$62,843Similar Places
Lincoln Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 772 reviews
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Well I moved to Lincoln my junior year of high school and the school was gigantic! My class had went from 200 some kids in Texas to 500 kids in Lincoln. I was nervous at first, but people were pretty welcoming and talkative, especially when you get involved in activities. Lincoln is a small town, big city feeling. Everyone knows everyone, but Lincoln has many different spots you can go to not feel crowded. Also, I never noticed how active people are in Lincoln. I see people in their 80's running on all the different trails we have here, people are extremely devoted to health and fitness, which was nice to see because my family and I became more aware of ways to be better by being healthy and exercising regularly.
From the perspective of a 17 year old who has lived in Lincoln, NE for the majority of her life, I believe Lincoln is wonderful in terms of safety and educational programs. Although Lincoln is the second largest city in Nebraska and contains the capital, the activity I witnessed in crime is relatively low. In addition to peaceful living and safe nights out with friends or family, Lincoln, NE offers many educational programs through private and public institutions. There are also many scholarship opportunities and grants for low-income families who want to attend college without going into debt.
On the downside, Lincoln is only popular for its schools, small businesses, and good retirement status. In terms of leisure activities, there are not many sites a tourist can visit and enjoy. In my opinion, Lincoln is good for raising families and businesses in, not touring and sightseeing in.
On the downside, Lincoln is only popular for its schools, small businesses, and good retirement status. In terms of leisure activities, there are not many sites a tourist can visit and enjoy. In my opinion, Lincoln is good for raising families and businesses in, not touring and sightseeing in.
Lincoln is a town full of surprises to the non-residents of Nebraska. No one outside of the state would ever expect there to be ice hockey tournaments, or sushi restaurants this far inland. Outsiders assume all there is to Nebraska are fields of corn, soybean, cattle, and wheat. Residents know the difference. We know that while a majority of our state is dotted with farmland, we also have beautiful buildings that tower above the flatlands. Lincoln is rich with varying cultures, and our experiences become one with the land as we grow. When our tourist rate was down, and businesses were struggling, we built the Pinnacle Bank Arena to put Lincoln on the map. Now, business is thriving. Students, tourists, sight-seers alike travel here from all over the world. Underground coffee shops, local bars filled with musical artists, paintings in alleyways are all part of Lincoln's charm. Now, most travelers talk about how surprisingly diverse Lincoln is compared to their initial assumptions.