Lincoln, NE metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$304K
↑ 9.4% YoY
Days on Market
40 days
– 0.0% YoY
Active Inventory
660
↓ 4.2% YoY
Homes Sold
242
↓ 4.3% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Lincoln, NE metro area Market Summary
The Lincoln, NE metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $304K, up 9.4% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 40 days on the market, 0.0% shorter than a year ago.
There are 660 homes for sale — 4.2% fewer than last year. With 2.7 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 379 new listings were added during this period, up 21.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 100.4% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 62.8% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
57
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Nebraska Median
Investor Takeaway
Prices are 28% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Lincoln, NE metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$310K
Price per Sq Ft
$166
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.4%
Months of Supply
2.7
Sold Above List
62.8%
Price Drops
20.0%
New Listings
379
↑ 21.1% YoY
Pending Sales
227
Off Market in 2 Weeks
32.6%
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