What are the schools like in Omaha, NE?

Omaha is served primarily by OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 66 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, and 21 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Omaha?

The median household income in Omaha, NE is $70,202 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Omaha, NE?

Omaha has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.1 inches.

Omaha, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Omaha, NE affordable or expensive?

Omaha's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Omaha is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,300 and the median rent is $1,099 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Omaha, NE?

Omaha has a violent crime rate of 369.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3161.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Omaha, NE a Good Place to Live?

Omaha is a large city of 489,201 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $70,202 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Omaha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Omaha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Omaha city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Omaha's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Omaha costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Omaha, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,099	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,202	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Omaha's violent crime rate is 369.0 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

369.0 /100k

Property Crime

3161.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Omaha is served primarily by OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Omaha, NE	National Avg
School District	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	66	—
Middle Schools	15	—
High Schools	21	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Omaha sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Omaha, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	33.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.1"

Demographics

Metric	Omaha, NE	National Avg
Population	489,201	—
Median Age	35.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boys Town, NE 4 mi Ralston, NE 4 mi La Vista, NE 6 mi Chalco, NE 7 mi Carter Lake, IA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Omaha

Omaha, NE is covered by 31 ZIP codes:

68110 68137 68134 68164 68144 68104 68107 68022 68154 68114 68130 68124 68111 68106 68135 68112 68117 68127 68152 68116 68105 68122 68108 68118 68132 68131 68102 68178 68182 68142 68183

Omaha vs Other Cities

Omaha, NE vs Boys Town, NE Omaha, NE vs Ralston, NE Omaha, NE vs La Vista, NE Omaha, NE vs Chalco, NE Omaha, NE vs Carter Lake, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omaha, NE affordable or expensive?

Omaha's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Omaha roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,300 and median rent is $1,099/month.

What is the crime rate in Omaha, NE?

Omaha's violent crime rate is 369.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3161.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Omaha?

Public schools in Omaha are operated by OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 66 elementary, 15 middle, and 21 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Omaha, NE a good place to live?

Omaha, NE has a population of 489,201, a median household income of $70,202, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Omaha?

Omaha averages 32.3°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches with about 27.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Omaha?

Omaha, NE is covered by 31 ZIP codes: 68110, 68137, 68134, 68164, 68144, 68104, 68107, 68022, 68154, 68114, 68130, 68124, 68111, 68106, 68135, 68112, 68117, 68127, 68152, 68116, 68105, 68122, 68108, 68118, 68132, 68131, 68102, 68178, 68182, 68142, 68183.

What is the population of Omaha?

The population of Omaha, Nebraska is 489,201 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Omaha?

Key numbers for living in Omaha: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $210,300, median household income $70,202, crime index 118 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Omaha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.