Market Intelligence Report — NE-700

Lincoln, NE

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NE-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$400K
-1.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.52
-17.8% YoY

Active Inventory

1,075
+23.8% YoY

Median DOM

38 Days
+2.7% YoY

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The Lincoln market is currently stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.52. Active listings have expanded significantly, increasing by 23.8% over the past year, indicating a shift towards a more balanced inventory environment.

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

2.6%-0.3 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

352,081+0.8% YoY

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.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Lincoln market right now.

Inventory growth is notable, with active listings rising by 23.8% over the past year, while new listings remained constant. The pending ratio, at 0.52, has experienced a substantial decline of 17.8% year-over-year, reflecting reduced demand absorption relative to available supply. Median listing prices show a slight contraction of 1.2% year-over-year, alongside a marginal 0.7% increase in median price per square foot.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$400K-0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

1,075+23.8% YoY

Days on Market

38+2.7% YoY

Sold Score™

65-17.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

65
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With an expanding supply of active listings and a moderating pending ratio, the market exhibits less urgency in transaction pace. This suggests that buyers may encounter more options and potentially more room for negotiation, while sellers may need to demonstrate greater price discipline to attract offers.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,075 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 448 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.52

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Lincoln, NE? Inventory is up 24% from last year.

Lincoln, NE is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
52%
Median Days on Market
38 days
Inventory YoY
+24%

Lincoln, NE is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lincoln, NE
CBSA Code
30700
State
NE

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