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Omaha
  • City in Nebraska

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Omaha is a city in Nebraska with a population of 488,059. Omaha is in Douglas County and is one of the best places to live in Nebraska. Living in Omaha offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Omaha there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Omaha and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Omaha are above average.

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About Omaha...
Population
488,059

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$177,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$999
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Omaha Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    424
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    61.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    69.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    259.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,514.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    694.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

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