Lincoln, NE Rankings


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Lincoln, Nebraska is an amazing city to live and work in. It is the capital of the state, home to the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and known for its attractions like a number of museums, parks, and libraries. The city also ranks high in many bestplaces rankings. It has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States at just 2.6% and an affordable cost of living with a median home price that is about 11% lower than the U.S. average. According to bestplaces rankings, Lincoln ranks highly for education opportunities - it has an excellent school system and boasts some of the top colleges in the country. It also scores highly in terms of safety – crime rates are well below average for both violent and property crimes. Additionally, Lincoln’s economy is strong with good job opportunities as well as great infrastructure development projects throughout the city. All these factors contribute to why Lincoln is such a great place to live and work in!

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Lincoln Ranked
#8 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#98 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Lincoln Ranked
#109 Best Green Cities
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Lincoln Ranked
#223 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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