Buying Property in Lincoln as a Foreigner
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Lincoln aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Lincoln, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber RidgeHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 59 | 22 | 83 |
| T.O. HaasHood | $297,387 | 6.7% | 58 | 19 | 83 |
| Tower HeightsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 54 | 47 | 83 |
| TrendwoodHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 57 | 35 | 83 |
| Union HeightsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 60 | 47 | 83 |
| Union PacificHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 55 | 34 | 83 |
| University of Nebraska Technology ParkHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 55 | 34 | 83 |
| University PlaceHood | $204,615 | 7.3% | 45 | 20 | 83 |
| U.S. XpressHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 50 | 22 | 83 |
| Van Dorn MeadowsHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| Vavrina MeadowsHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 56 | 22 | 83 |
| Village GardensHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 58 | 47 | 83 |
| Village MeadowsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 58 | 47 | 83 |
| Village WestHood | $297,387 | 6.7% | 50 | 19 | 83 |
| Villa Van DornHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| VineHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 48 | 35 | 83 |
| Vintage HeightsHood | $414,599 | 4.1% | 59 | 23 | 83 |
| Wandering CreekHood | $700,292 | 2.5% | 58 | 12 | 66 |
| Wassung ParkHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 50 | 34 | 83 |
| Waterford EstatesHood | $524,402 | — | 52 | 17 | 83 |
| WaysideHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 52 | 35 | 83 |
| Weaver PlaceHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 52 | 35 | 83 |
| Wedgewood ManorHood | $252,547 | 5.0% | 52 | 30 | 83 |
| Wellington GreensHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 57 | 35 | 83 |
| West "A"Hood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 63 | 22 | 83 |
| WestbrookHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 59 | 22 | 83 |
| Western ManorHood | $297,387 | 6.7% | 58 | 19 | 83 |
| West GateHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| Westgate Park for Business & IndustryHood | $297,387 | 6.7% | 58 | 19 | 83 |
| Westland HeightsHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| West LincolnHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 55 | 34 | 83 |
| West LinkHood | $297,387 | 6.7% | 50 | 19 | 83 |
| West ParkHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| West SideHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 56 | 31 | 83 |
| Whispering MeadowsHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 59 | 22 | 83 |
| White HorseHood | $700,292 | 2.5% | 58 | 12 | 83 |
| Whites HillsideHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 50 | 34 | 83 |
| Wilberger'sHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 48 | 35 | 83 |
| Wilderness CreekHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 54 | 47 | 83 |
| Wilderness CrossingHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 62 | 31 | 83 |
| Wilderness HeightsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 54 | 47 | 83 |
| Wilderness HillsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 54 | 47 | 83 |
| Wilderness PlaceHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 54 | 47 | 83 |
| Wilderness RidgeHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 62 | 22 | 83 |
| Wilderness View TownhomesHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 46 | 22 | 83 |
| Wilderness Woods Office ParkHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 62 | 22 | 83 |
| Williamsburg VillageHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 49 | 47 | 83 |
| Willow SpringsHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| Wilmer'sHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| WilsonHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 47 | 31 | 83 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.5 | 2.2 | -15.6% |
| 2023 | 22.1 | 2.3 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 21.8 | 2.9 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 21.2 |
Federal & Nebraska tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.0 |
| -4.4% |
| 2020 | 22.4 | 3.3 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 23.5 | 3.0 | — |
