Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Lancaster County’s stagnant wages and high prices have made its homes the least affordable in the state.

August 14, 2026Updated: August 14, 2026

By Flatwater Free Press

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Seth Harlan poses for a portrait at his desk in his Lincoln apartment. Harlan has spent all of his adult life living in apartments.Photo by Lily Smith/Flatwater Free Press

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

State

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

State

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Fremont man sentenced to 29 years in federal child pornography case

Omaha police K-9 resuscitated after being strangled during armed standoff

Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’

Iowa man sentenced to 20 years after meth distribution led to Omaha woman’s death

Company tied to Nebraska petition fraud case faced similar allegations in Nevada

Sports

"First time in 12 years": Holgorsen praises fast-learning offense

Pro Athletes Highlight Husker Summer Grads

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities