Living in Omaha, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omaha · Census data 2020–2024
Omaha has 488,837 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $73,201 (4% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $245,500, the median rent is $1,187/month.
Omaha at a glance
- Population
- 488,837
- Median age
- 35.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $73,201State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $245,500State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,187/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Omaha a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Nebraska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Omaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omaha the median home value is $245,500, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,783 a month in housing costs.
Omaha median household income
The median household income in Omaha is $73,201 and the income per person is $43,638. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Omaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213,023
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.37
Omaha demographics
- Population
- 488,837
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 201,698
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omaha ›
Education in Omaha
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Omaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omaha
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Omaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 488,837 | $73,201 | $245,500 | $1,187 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
| Ralston | 6,472 | $69,403 | $230,800 | $1,215 |
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| Carter Lake | 3,767 | $85,349 | $169,400 | $1,323 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| Bennington | 2,366 | $97,500 | $333,100 | $1,516 |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | $85,462 | $247,000 | $1,226 |
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What is the median household income in Omaha, NE?
The median household income in Omaha is $73,201, 4% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Omaha?
The median home value in Omaha is $245,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Omaha?
The median gross rent in Omaha is $1,187 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Omaha, NE a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Nebraska median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Omaha?
The median age in Omaha is 35.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Omaha?
The average commute to work in Omaha is 20 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omaha?
The unemployment rate in Omaha is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omaha?
40.1% of adults in Omaha have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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