Downtown, Lincoln, NE Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Mall
      Lincoln Mall
      Hazel Abel Park
      F Street Community Center
      Government Square
      Goodhue Mall
      Union Plaza
      Donald and Lorena Meier Commons

      Entertainment

      The Bourbon Theatre
      The Brass Rail
      Museum of Nebraska History
      Lincoln Children's Museum
      Lincoln Fire & Rescue Museum
      Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema
      Great Plains Art Museum
      Nebraska State Historical Society Building

      Food & Drink

      The Corn Popper
      Royal Hookah
      Yia Yia's
      Fat Toad
      Panic!
      Sandy's
      Pickleman's Sandwiches
      Brothers Bar & Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Nebraska.
      Downtown
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Lincoln
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 4,063, which are 84% higher than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      4,063 per 100k people

      78% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      78% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $29,614 which is 46% lower than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $29,61446% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,53335% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lincoln Magnetic Scanning Services
      Ambassador Lincoln Center
      UNMC Pathology Services
      High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
      Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
      Nebraska Heart Hospital
      Lincoln Surgical Hospital
      Victory Park

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Linc Care South
      Saint Elizabeth Wound Care Center
      Consultative Nephrology Peritoneal Dialysis Center
      Osteoporosis Center of Nebraska
      Lincoln Orthopaedic Center
      Lincoln Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic
      Womens Clinic of Lincoln
      Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Center

      A Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $132,357 - which is 4% lower than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $132,35728% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72923% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      9%

      86% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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