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Omaha, Nebraska

city · Douglas County

At a glance

488,837
Population
$245,500
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$299,344
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,187/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$73,201
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
19.6 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
75.42%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost30% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates40.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Omaha Economic Development Partners
The Greater Omaha Chamber is the regional chamber of commerce focused on increasing business, investment and employment in Greater Omaha. The site emphasizes economic development, site selection, incentives, and regional partnerships to support businesses and workforce development in an 8-county region.
city Omaha Economic Development Corp
OEDC strengthens the quality of life in North Omaha through comprehensive economic opportunities and community development. Since 1977, OEDC has been dedicated to building stronger and safer communities and serves as the developer for its own commercial and residential projects with oversight provided by an independent board of directors.
city Omaha Public Power District
OPPD's Economic Development team helps with site-location and business expansion in eastern Nebraska. The page says they are a resource for site-location assistance, questions about the business climate, and identifying solutions to energy needs.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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