Omaha, Nebraska
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City Overview
As of 2009, Omaha's population is 424,482 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.57 percent.
The median home cost in Omaha is $114,180. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Omaha's cost of living is 19.02% Lower than the U.S. average.
Omaha public schools spend $5,541 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Omaha.
The unemployment rate in Omaha is 4.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Omaha jobs have Increased by 0.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Omaha, NE, population is 424,482. There are 3,625 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Omaha, NE
The median age is 33.9. The US median is 37.6. 51.62% of people in Omaha, NE, are married. 11.49% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 19.98% of people are married, with children. 9.59% have children, but are single.
Race in Omaha, NE
76.92% of people are white, 13.48% are black, 2.51% are asian, 0.71% are native american, and 7.03% claim 'Other'.
9.25% of the people in Omaha, NE, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.75% are non-hispanic).
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re: Young Liberals Beware - 6/26/2008: I agree with your sentiments... (read more)Many varied opportunities: Omaha has an Opera season, Symphony, Art Museum, and minor league sports team. The college world series and recently the Olympic swim trials add to the varied picture... (read more)Recreation?: Where is it? Been here two years still don't know what there is to do in this town. If there is anything, they hide it... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Health
There are 449 physicians per 100,000 population in Omaha, NE. The US average is 170.
Omaha, NE Health Index
Air quality in Omaha, NE is 21 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Omaha, NE is 50 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Medical Facilities: Omaha is home to some of the most technologically advanced hospitals and several world renown doctors. Both the Creighton Medical Center and the University of Nebraska... (read more)re: Moved after seven years - 12/26/2006: On the money but add "rich, conservatives who dislike diversity.
On the money but add "rich, convervatives who dislike diversity." Suburban schools like Millard,... (read more)re: Friendly, clean and conservative - 7/15/2006: Single scene is boring and expensive. Mostly variety of bars in the winter with cops camping out nearby, eager to pounce on the slightest swerve for a... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 35.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.68% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,252 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,726 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.13% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.49% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.27% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.68% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.32% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.72% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.89% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.08% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.97% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.46% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.27% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.07% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.03% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 30.15% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.21% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.94% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.34% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Omaha, NE, is 4.70%, with job growth of 0.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.70%.
Omaha, NE Taxes
Omaha, NE,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 6.68%.
Omaha, NE Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,252, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,726.
Omaha Economy SperlingViews
Tax: I hear you on the taxes but don't you pay for what you get? I've visited Omaha several times and I like it. I currently live in the Gulf Coast. The region is unkempt,... (read more)Stable economy, unstable weather: I guess you can't have it both ways! Omaha seems to be more recession-proof than other areas of the country. Career opportunities in Computers, communications and... (read more)re: Blizard of 2009 - 12/29/2009: I'll stay out & In doring winter(I love... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 40 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $114,180 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 56.51% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.38% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.26% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $18.49 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.09% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.68% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 8.98% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 12.60% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.90% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.98% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 7.30% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.07% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.03% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.77% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.22% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.71% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.40% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.41% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.45% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.43% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.58% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.29% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.19% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 20.53% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Omaha, NE, is $114,180. Home appreciation is -4.70% over the last year. The median age of Omaha, NE, real estate is 40 years.
Omaha, NE Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.26% of the Omaha, NE, population. 5.38% of houses and apartments in Omaha, NE, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Omaha Housing SperlingViews
Great Homes: Housing is very inexpensive in omaha compared to many other areas, you can get a great house for little... (read more)re: Omaha, NE - 4/16/2007: Nebraska is a right to fire state. Employers can fire you at will with no... (read more)re: taxes - 10/1/2007: Or if you are a... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Crime
Omaha, NE, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Omaha, NE, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Omaha Crime SperlingViews
Segregated city: The Supreme Court ordered the Omaha Public Schools to desegregate in the '70's. The resulting white flight to the Millard Public Schools suburb quadrupled Millard's size... (read more)re: Young Liberals Beware - 6/26/2008: I agree with your sentiments... (read more)Many varied opportunities: Omaha has an Opera season, Symphony, Art Museum, and minor league sports team. The college world series and recently the Olympic swim trials add to the varied picture... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Climate
Omaha, NE, gets 32 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 31 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 78.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Omaha, NE. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 12. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 39 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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re: Blizard of 2009 - 12/29/2009: I'll stay out & In doring winter(I love... (read more)Blizard of 2009: As of Dsember 2009, its FREEZING here and there is at least 2 foot of snow everywhere. If you like to stay inside in the winter, this is the place to... (read more)Four Seasons: Omaha is a city that gets all four seasons. During the summer, it gets really hot (upper 90s) and humid. Fall brings changing leaves and beautiful colors, along with... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Education
Omaha, NE, schools spend $5,541 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 372 students per librarian, and 357 children per counselor in Omaha, NE schools.
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Education: I believe Omaha has a lot to offer in Education opportunities. We have three large universities; University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska Medical Center,... (read more)re: Moved after seven years - 12/26/2006: On the money but add "rich, conservatives who dislike diversity.
On the money but add "rich, convervatives who dislike diversity." Suburban schools like Millard,... (read more)re: Friendly, clean and conservative - 7/15/2006: Single scene is boring and expensive. Mostly variety of bars in the winter with cops camping out nearby, eager to pounce on the slightest swerve for a... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Omaha, NE, takes 20 minutes. 81% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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re: Blizard of 2009 - 12/29/2009: I'll stay out & In doring winter(I love... (read more)Blizard of 2009: As of Dsember 2009, its FREEZING here and there is at least 2 foot of snow everywhere. If you like to stay inside in the winter, this is the place to... (read more)Four Seasons: Omaha is a city that gets all four seasons. During the summer, it gets really hot (upper 90s) and humid. Fall brings changing leaves and beautiful colors, along with... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Omaha, NE is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Omaha, NE is more expensive.
Overall, Omaha, NE cost of living is 80.98.
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re: Omaha, NE - 4/16/2007: Nebraska is a right to fire state. Employers can fire you at will with no... (read more)re: taxes - 10/1/2007: Or if you are a... (read more)re: Cost of living good in Omaha - 8/26/2009: Pat, I think most people would agree there is stuff to do, but it gets boring really fast. Outside of going to events or to eat, there isn't zilch to do here. Plus the... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 54.49% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 27.72% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 18.10% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.51% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.65% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.87% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.94% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.81% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.85% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.37% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.35% | 0.54% |
54.49% of the people in Omaha, NE are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 27.72% are Catholic; 18.10% are Protestant; 1.06% are LDS; 5.85% are another Christian faith; 1.37% in Omaha, NE are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.35% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Moved after seven years - 12/26/2006: On the money but add "rich, conservatives who dislike diversity.
On the money but add "rich, convervatives who dislike diversity." Suburban schools like Millard,... (read more)re: Friendly, clean and conservative - 7/15/2006: Single scene is boring and expensive. Mostly variety of bars in the winter with cops camping out nearby, eager to pounce on the slightest swerve for a... (read more)re: Great Place to Live - 3/30/2007: All white families I bet. Must be from... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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Voting
40.24% of the people in Omaha, NE are registered as Democrats. 58.34% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.41%.
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Segregated city: The Supreme Court ordered the Omaha Public Schools to desegregate in the '70's. The resulting white flight to the Millard Public Schools suburb quadrupled Millard's size... (read more)re: Young Liberals Beware - 6/26/2008: I agree with your sentiments... (read more)Many varied opportunities: Omaha has an Opera season, Symphony, Art Museum, and minor league sports team. The college world series and recently the Olympic swim trials add to the varied picture... (read more)Have an opinion about Omaha? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Omaha Click Here
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