Highlands, Lincoln, NE 68526 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Highlands, Lincoln, NE—68526

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$451,000

3.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$117,000

1.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.1%

Median Rent

$1,750

21.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,040

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$2,550

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,750

2.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Highlands, Lincoln, NE is $451,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Highlands, Lincoln, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$451,000	3.4%
Single Family	$457,000	3.2%
Condos	$292,000	5.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlands, Lincoln, NE is $1,700, with a year-over-year rent change of -21.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlands, Lincoln, NE is studios: $1,060, 1-bedrooms: $1,040, 2-bedrooms: $2,550, 3-bedrooms: $1,920. The most common rental property sizes in Highlands, Lincoln, NE are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 32.4% and 24.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,750	$1,700
Studio Rent	$1,060	$1,060
1 Bed Rent	$1,040	$1,040
2 Bed Rent	$2,550	$2,550
3 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,920
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

24.5%

1 Bedroom

32.4%

2 Bedrooms

14.8%

3 Bedrooms

23.3%

4 Bedrooms

5.0%

Property Listings — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highlands, Lincoln, NE is 40. This is a increase of 38.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 9.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$477,000	-17.0%
Listing Count	94	58.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.9%	58.0%
Days on Market	41	9.0%

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Demographics — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands, Lincoln, NE has a population of 7,770, which has increased by 13.4% over the past 5 years. Highlands, Lincoln, NE is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 63.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	7,770	13.4%
% Under 18	29.7%	1.7%
% Seniors	15.5%	6.2%
% WFH	10.9%	194.6%
% w/ College Degree	63.0%	8.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands, Lincoln, NE is a predominantly white area, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlands, Lincoln, NE is hispanic, making up 4.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.5% of the population in Highlands, Lincoln, NE, and this percentage has increased by 25.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.2%	-3.8%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	4.5%	181.2%
% Asian	3.8%	2.7%
% Foreign Born	5.5%	25.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 147 mortgage originations in Highlands, Lincoln, NE, of which 95.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Highlands, Lincoln, NE. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	147
% Conventional Loans	95.0%
% Government Loans	5.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Highlands, Lincoln, NE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$140	$1,040	$1,180
2 Bedroom	-$1,090	$2,550	$1,460
3 Bedroom	$300	$1,750	$2,050
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,190

Highlands, Lincoln, NE—68526

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Demographics — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Highlands, Lincoln, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Davenport Area, Lincoln, NE

Northeast Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Walton, NE

University District, Lincoln, NE

Near South Town, Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.6
Median Home Price	$451,000
Median Household Income	$117,000

Highlands, Lincoln, NE—68526

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Demographics — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Highlands, Lincoln, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Highlands, Lincoln, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Davenport Area, Lincoln, NE

Northeast Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Walton, NE

University District, Lincoln, NE

Near South Town, Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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