Lincoln County, NE Housing Market Brief
county · NE · score computed October 2026
What is Lincoln County, NE’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Lincoln County, NE in its market cycle?
Lincoln County, NE is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Lincoln County, NE?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Lincoln County, NE housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $262K | ▲ +19.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 14 days | ▼ -12.5% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▲ +77.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 99 | ▲ +4.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 31 | ▼ -40.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $154 | ▲ +12.7% | Redfin |
How has Lincoln County, NE’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln County, NE a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Lincoln County, NE is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lincoln County, NE?
The median sale price in Lincoln County, NE is $262K, having risen 19.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Lincoln County, NE?
Lincoln County, NE scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lincoln County, NE's Alpha Score?
Lincoln County, NE's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lincoln County, NE? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.