Lincoln receives the higher standardized Area Score. That reflects AreaProfile's weighting, not a judgment about which place is better to live in.
Signals
Oshkosh-Neenah
Lincoln
Opportunity
70 · Top 24%
vs85 · Top 4%
Growth
64 · Top 28%
vs67 · Top 23%
Climate
57 · Bottom 16%
vs57 · Bottom 18%
Physical resilience
80 · Top 15%
vs73 · Top 24%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 29%
vs93 · Bottom 45%
Access
98 · Top 7%
vs95 · Top 17%
Economic stability
82 · Top 12%
vs86 · Top 7%
Measured values
| Metric | Oshkosh-Neenah | Lincoln | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 171,769 | 344,337 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $74,925 | $75,049 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $40,938 | $40,917 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 395/sq mi | 244/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $225,800 | $273,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $965 | $1,082 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 59.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 2.9% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 0.1% | 0.3% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 41.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.3% | 11.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 1,013 | 2,088 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 5.9 | 6.1 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 39.3% | -13.1% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 81°F | 89°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 11°F | 14°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 30.6" | 29.3" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 9 mi | 6 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 20.8 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 38.7 | 34.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Oshkosh-Neenah
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
Lincoln
Elevated or high exposure: hail, strong wind, tornado.
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Oshkosh-Neenah
79
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76
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79
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78
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Full profiles: Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metro Area · Lincoln, NE Metro Area · How this is calculated: methodology