Lincoln

Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, was named after former U.S. president Abraham Lincoln. The city was founded in 1856, and has grown to cover 100.4 square miles and become a regional center of government, arts, education, finance, commerce, and healthcare. Its median age is 32.9 (2022).

Historic homes in Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Neoclassical Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Richardson Romanesque styles dot the city’s streets, along with more modern homes. The typical home value in Lincoln is $265,365, up 8.2% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Residents can enjoy local events throughout the year, including an Earth Day celebration, food and arts festivals, and the “Boo at the Zoo” event in October.

Lincoln is served by I-80, I-180, U.S. Route 6, and U.S. Highways 34 and 77. The neighborhood of Clinton is close to Route 6, and offers apartments, single-family homes and duplexes. The neighborhood of Near South, which is south of Highway 34, contains many of Lincoln’s grand historic homes. Many homeowners are restoring properties that had been divided into apartments back into single-family residences.

Lincoln has consistently ranked among the highest U.S. cities for livability, thanks to great schools, a low cost of living, and friendly, community-minded residents.