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Ralston
  • Suburb of Omaha, NE

Report Card

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

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Ralston is a suburb of Omaha with a population of 6,453. Ralston is in Douglas County. Living in Ralston offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ralston there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ralston and residents tend to lean conservative.

About

About Ralston...
Population
6,453

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$165,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,012
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Ralston Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    67.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    27.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    27.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    162.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    974.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    282.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    20%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Ralston

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,735
National
$69,021

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