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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling HillsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 48 | 47 | 83 |
| Sterling HeightsHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 59 | 35 | 83 |
| S.S. ChaseHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 64 | 31 | 83 |
| S & SHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 64 | 31 | 83 |
| Southwood HillsHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| SouthwoodHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| Southwest Village HeightsHood | $489,855 | 4.8% | 62 | 14 | 83 |
| Southwest VillageHood | $489,855 | 4.8% | 62 | 14 | 83 |
| South Street Business ParkHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| South SideHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 64 | 31 | 83 |
| South Salt CreekHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 56 | 31 | 83 |
| South ParkHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 64 | 31 | 83 |
| South LincolnHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 64 | 31 | 83 |
| SouthlakeHood | $414,599 | 4.1% | 59 | 23 | 83 |
| South GlennHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 52 | 35 | 83 |
| South Gate HeightsHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 60 | 35 | 83 |
| Southern OaksHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 49 | 47 | 83 |
| Southern HillsHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 49 | 47 | 83 |
| South 48thHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 44 | 35 | 83 |
| Sky Ranch AcresHood | $524,402 | — | 52 | 17 | 83 |
| Skyline Rolling HillsHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| SkylineHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| Simon'sHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 48 | 35 | 83 |
| Sievers LandingHood | $643,831 | 2.3% | 62 | 10 | 83 |
| Shorty HarrisHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 41 | 35 | 83 |
| Sherwood HillsHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 55 | 34 | 83 |
| Sheridan ParkHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 47 | 31 | 83 |
| Sheridan CourtHood | $281,694 | 5.2% | 52 | 35 | 83 |
| SheridanHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 47 | 31 | 83 |
| SheldonHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| Shadow PinesHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 58 | 47 | 83 |
| Shadow CreekHood | $700,292 | 2.5% | 58 | 12 | 66 |
| SevenoaksHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 49 | 47 | 83 |
| SealsHood | $206,161 | 4.9% | 46 | 10 | 83 |
| Scout's TowerHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 69 | 22 | 83 |
| Scouts SchoolHood | $309,241 | 4.7% | 59 | 22 | 83 |
| SchworerHood | $204,615 | 7.3% | 76 | 20 | 83 |
| SchlegelHood | $252,547 | 5.0% | 52 | 30 | 83 |
| Salt Valley ViewHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| Saltillo Industrial ParkHood | $643,831 | 2.3% | 58 | 10 | 83 |
| Salt BankHood | $485,509 | — | 76 | 3 | 66 |
| Round Table HeightsHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 50 | 34 | 83 |
| Rose EquipmentHood | $262,855 | 7.5% | 56 | 26 | 83 |
| Rolling Hills RidgeHood | $339,651 | 5.2% | 54 | 22 | 83 |
| Rokeby RidgeHood | $414,599 | 4.1% | 59 | 23 | 83 |
| Rogge'sHood | $391,706 | 4.5% | 55 | 47 | 83 |
| Robbers CaveHood | $257,701 | 4.5% | 52 | 31 | 83 |
| RiversideHood | $206,161 | 4.9% | 50 | 10 | 83 |
| RileyHood | $278,317 | 6.0% | 37 | 27 | 83 |
| RidgeviewHood | $290,687 | 6.1% | 50 | 34 | 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 | — |
