Andover, MN vs Lincoln, NE

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Andover

71.9

#941 nationally

vs

Lincoln

78.7

#164 nationally

Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 12). Andover leads in median household income ($123,054 vs $63,126). Lincoln leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 26.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Andover, MN Lincoln, NE
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#941) 78.7 (#164)
Population 33,089 295,222
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $447,292 $295,359
Median Household Income $123,054 $63,126
Average Commute 26.6 min 18.4 min
Walk Score 12 42
Crime Level 4.2 Low
School Rating N/A 7.4
Cost of Living Index 122 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+4.4 D+4.3
Andover, MN
C-
71.9 Score

Andover, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$447,292

Population

33,089

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

12

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Lincoln, NE
C+
78.7 Score

Lincoln, NE

University town with capital charm

Median Home

$295,359

Population

295,222

Crime

Low

Schools

B+

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