Despite the apparently isolated location of Lincoln, Nebraska, it is one of the most happening places. Away from the hectic activity and madding crowds on the east and west coasts, the city promises a bright future. It is certainly a place worth relocating to if that is on your agenda, simply because its economy and overall outlook appear strong for the coming decade.
Lincoln is not necessarily a large city by any means. Having a population of around 225,000, Lincoln is big enough to offer residents most of the amenities of a large city while not being burdened by many of the problems affecting most of the larger cities such as high crime rates and escalating housing costs. With access to a diverse and growing economy, premium social services, and a top notch education system that includes excellent secondary education options, Lincoln is definitely a great place to call home.
The average income of someone working in the Lincoln area is 33,580 dollars per year. While only slightly above the national average, the figure appears to be more impressive when you factor in the relatively low cost of living for people living in the area. Lincoln is enjoying a period of economic growth and currently has a record number of people employed.
However, the economy of Lincoln is not completely free from trouble spots. There are not many jobs in the manufacturing sector. In fact, an increase in manufacturing jobs was visible in mid 2005 for the irst time after five years of struggle. Before that Lincoln had to brave through a tough period of a continual drain upon its manufacturing base.
Of the top six careers expected to show the biggest growth in employment in the coming five years, three of them were in the health services industry. This is no doubt due to the fact that Nebraska and the Lincoln area itself have a higher percentage of residents over the age of 65 than the national average.
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