Lincoln, NE
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Lincoln, NE housing market is currently exhibiting cooling conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.48 indicating a less active demand environment relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded significantly, increasing 21.9% year-over-year, contributing to the shift.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Lincoln market right now.
Active listings have experienced substantial growth, rising 21.9% over the past year to 1,120 units. Concurrently, new listings saw a decline of 12.3% year-over-year. The pending ratio has contracted by 11.7% year-over-year, settling at 0.48, reflecting a deceleration in demand absorption. Median listing prices have observed a 2.0% decrease year-over-year, while the share of price-reduced properties increased by 1.1% over the past year to 13.4%.
“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Lincoln shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The expanded inventory and contracting pending ratio suggest a more deliberate pace for transactions, shifting pressure for price discipline. Buyers are likely encountering more options, which may extend the time properties spend on market and moderate pricing. Elevated inventory levels may reduce the urgency for rapid decisions.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
1,120 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 428 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.1% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.6% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Lincoln, NE? Inventory is up 22% from last year.
Lincoln, NE is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 48%
- Median Days on Market
- 38 days
- Inventory YoY
- +22%
Lincoln, NE is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Lincoln, NE
68516
lincoln
$503K
226 active · 45 DOM
68521
lincoln
$365K
112 active · 45 DOM
68506
lincoln
$279K
82 active · 25 DOM
68526
lincoln
$534K
73 active · 52 DOM
68520
lincoln
$655K
57 active · 89 DOM
68510
lincoln
$278K
56 active · 30 DOM
68502
lincoln
$267K
52 active · 30 DOM
68527
lincoln
$502K
45 active · 39 DOM
68505
lincoln
$290K
43 active · 24 DOM
68507
lincoln
$280K
42 active · 25 DOM
68523
lincoln
$385K
41 active · 100 DOM
68512
lincoln
$392K
31 active · 38 DOM
68508
lincoln
$275K
30 active · 52 DOM
68503
lincoln
$218K
26 active · 38 DOM
68504
lincoln
$254K
25 active · 29 DOM
68522
lincoln
$318K
20 active · 28 DOM
68528
lincoln
$321K
19 active · 26 DOM
68514
lincoln
$405K
8 active · 110 DOM
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