At a Glance
Median Income
$72,708
$42,515 per capita
Home Value
$230,100
Zillow: $296,615
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
3,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.5% smoking rate
How Omaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Omaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Omaha a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Omaha residents earn a median household income of $72,708 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,515. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,801 business establishments, including 1,556 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Omaha is $230,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,615. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Omaha reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,153/100K. The murder rate is 4.2/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Omaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Omaha has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population488,197
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,416/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,708
Per Capita$42,515
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$73,771M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,305
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,100
Rent$1,150
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$296,615
Housing Units210,493
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property3,153/100K
Murder4.2/100K
Assault262/100K
Burglary237/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,599/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations92
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Omaha was founded in 1854.
The median home in Omaha was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 1,556 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.