Lincoln, Nebraska · ZIP 68516

Lincoln — ZIP 68516

Lincoln (68516) scores 61/100 — Fair for Lincoln. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $395K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Avg math proficiency68%

Avg reading proficiency65%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100

Typical home value$395K

Median rent$1,501/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$395K

Median Rent

$1,501/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,364

Violent Crime

1,306

Property Crime

6,058

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lancaster County, Nebraska (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
WYSONG ELEMENTARY	PK–05	738	80%	73%
CAVETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	556	75%	70%
MAXEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	674	73%	72%
SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,020	69%	63%
HUMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	487	65%	67%
POUND MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	731	60%	56%
ZEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	360	55%	56%
STANDING BEAR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	631	Not reported	Not reported
EARLY CHILDHOOD AT STANDING BEAR HS	PK–PK	21	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

47,389

Median Income

$101K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 68516 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 68516 has a school score of 78/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 68516 is approximately $395K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 68516 in Lincoln has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.