Is Lincoln, NE 68504 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lincoln housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Lincoln, NE 68504 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there was 1 month of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 55 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 31%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 10% to $252,891. Overall, Lincoln is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lancaster County, homes here sell faster than in 94% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #7 of 84 NE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lincoln 68517 (0% sold over asking) or Lincoln 68514 (0% sold over asking), while Martell 68404 (100% sold over asking) and Firth 68358 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.