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Village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States
1,082Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,280 ftElevation

Bennet is a city in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,082 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code68317
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$419K▲ 5.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bennet home is worth about $419,000, up 5.4% in a year, 49% above the Nebraska typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade B+

The public schools Bennet’s kids attend outperform 67% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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