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LINCOLN, NE 68506

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Lancaster County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LINCOLN, NE real estate market (68506) currently shows 122 active listings, with 40 pending sales. Homes are averaging 25 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 25 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.5% year-over-year, from $299,000 to $279,450.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 28,321  ·  Density: 1,563.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,588

Typical home value: $229,761  ·  Homeownership: 64.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
122
⇧ 6.1% vs 115 last year
Pending
40
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$279,450
⇩ 6.5% vs $299,000 last year
Average Price
$295,418
⇩ 6.4% vs $315,732 last year
Days on Market
25
⇩ 13.8% vs 29 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$162
⇧ 4.5% vs $155/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,791 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 122 this year vs 115 last year
  • Days on market: 25 now vs 29 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $279,450 (-6.5% YoY)
  • Average: $295,418 (-6.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.4 miles — 502 listings ($221,498,953 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
68506Lincoln, NE 685060.0 mi86$23,213,980$245,975$269,930
68505Lincoln, NE 685053.1 mi53$16,294,373$288,500$307,441
68503Lincoln, NE 685033.3 mi44$8,688,900$173,575$197,475
68508Lincoln, NE 685084.2 mi15$4,629,225$228,650$308,615
68526Lincoln, NE 685264.7 mi95$59,510,280$499,225$626,424
68504Lincoln, NE 685045.0 mi40$8,980,520$211,950$224,513
68522Lincoln, NE 685226.4 mi37$11,976,308$336,225$323,684
68461Walton, NE 684616.7 mi4$16,786,668$4,150,000$4,196,667
68527Lincoln, NE 685277.7 mi78$43,469,088$482,713$557,296
68528Lincoln, NE 685289.7 mi30$12,534,210$301,250$417,807
68317Bennet, NE 6831710.4 mi8$8,423,904$674,000$1,052,988
68517Lincoln, NE 6851710.5 mi3$2,961,000$987,000$987,000
68347Eagle, NE 6834711.4 mi9$4,030,497$434,450$447,833

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LINCOLN, NE 68506?

As of September 2026, there are 122 active listings in LINCOLN, NE (zip code 68506), compared to 115 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LINCOLN, NE 68506?

The median listing price in LINCOLN, NE 68506 is $279,450 as of September 2026, a 6.5% decrease from $299,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LINCOLN, NE?

Homes in LINCOLN, NE 68506 spend an average of 25 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 29 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LINCOLN, NE 68506?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LINCOLN, NE 68506 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 7 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 25 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

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