Lincoln, a community of 205,000 people, offers the ambience of a friendly small town. In reality, it has the amenities, attractions and entertainment opportunities of a major metropolitan area. In fact, Lincoln is a young city with a bright future of planned growth and expansion. It is currently one of the fastest growing non-Sun Belt cities in the U.S. and one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest.

Citizens and visitors can enjoy nationally ranked sports events, world famous performing arts, and a variety of cultural activities. Lincoln also has an excellent educational system with several institutions of higher learning and a public school system which boasts the 4th highest percentage of graduating seniors in the nation: 86.7%.

Lincoln's economy continues to be one of the fastest growing in the mid-west. Major industries include; Insurance, Education, Health care, Tourism, Agriculture and Manufacturing. These industries, and many others, provide Lincolnites with an unusually high amount of disposable income, which consistently ranks in the top 30 in the U.S.

Reasonable prices, a stable business environment, excellent health care, and low crime rates are just a few more reasons why Lincoln, Nebraska ranks so highly in livability studies. It's no wonder the people here are so friendly!>


Demographics

Lincoln
 Lancaster
*Estimated Population

Lincoln's strong growth has obviously affected the housing market. Real estate values for single-family dwellings appreciated over 7% in the last year. The average new home price last year was $162,794 and over 1,000 single-family permits were issued. Meanwhile, Lincoln's residents enjoy a cost of living that is 10-12 percent below the U.S. average.

Age Breakdown         Median Household Income by Occupancy:
00-04 yrs
05-17 yrs
18-24 yrs
25-34 yrs
35-44 yrs
45-54 yrs
55-64 yrs
65-74 yrs
75-up yrs		      15,194
35,854
33,388
39,066
32,637
18,848
15,428
12,670
10,558		         1 occupant
2 occupants
3 occupants
4 occupants
5 occupants
6 occupants		      $36,350
$41,250
$46,700
$51,900
$56,050
$57,040

Average age: 30.3		         Source: City Urban Development


Lied Center
Average Temp. Min. Mean Max.
January 8.9 19.7 30.4
April 38.6 51.1 63.6
July 65.6 77.6 89.5
October 40.6 54.0 67.4
The Arts
The performing arts are alive and well in Lincoln. With over 30 theatres and art galleries, Lincoln is one of the Midwest's artistic bright spots. The crown jewel of these venues is the Lied Center for Performing Arts. This state-of-the-art facility plays host to many nationally renowned performers.



The University of Nebraska
  • ENROLLMENT - There are more than 20,000 students enrolled in classes at NU representing all of Nebraska's 93 counties. NU awards bachelor's degrees in 27 disciplines and is nationally recognized for many of it's programs. The University of Nebraska is widely recognized as one of the best educational values in the country.
  • SPENDING - The household expenditures of faculty and staff at NU contribute more than $130 million directly into the state's economy, generating jobs services and other transactions that result in a total impact of about $400 million. The expenditures of NU students contribute another $400 million in activity throughout the economy. When you add in the millions of dollars spent each year by people who attend NU-related activities, the University's overall effect on Lincoln's economy is immense.
  • ATHLETICS - The Nebraska football team has an ongoing NCAA record of 36 consecutive winning seasons, with 29 straight seasons in which the team won nine or more games. Memorial Stadium holds the ongoing NCAA record for consecutive sellouts, dating back to 1962. NU has had more GTE Academic All-Americans than any other school in the country and has won 17 national championships in various division one sports.
MAJOR EVENTS
NU Football Season: September -- November

NU Basketball Season: January--March

Cornhusker State Games: Third week of July

Lancaster County Fair : First week of August

High School Tournaments: Mid-February-Mid-March

Horse Racing - Mid-June -- Mid-August

Nebraska State Fair: Late August-Early September

Lincoln Stars Hockey: October-March