Omaha, NEBest Places to Live in the US in 2022

Military, health care, finance, transportation and manufacturing dominate the industry in Omaha. 

Creighton University & University of Nebraska – Omaha

The weather forecast will throw you more curve balls than the College World Series (which happens in Omaha every summer). There’s snow, ice and thunderstorms, but lake days are in order when it’s hot and humid.

Immerse yourself in nature at the Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods, which encompass nearly 2,000 acres of forest, prairie and wetlands along the Missouri River. Then, to spike your visit with some adventure, hit up TreeRush Adventure Park, where the most challenging courses are 55 feet above the ground (and come with birds-eye views of downtown Omaha).

Known as the ‘Silicon Prairie,’ Omaha has a bustling economy and countless opportunities for remote workers. The city is the home base for the headquarters of a number of young tech startups and more than half a dozen Fortune 500 companies. The cost of living here is below the national average, so dollars stretch further here, and a home office is more easily accessible.

The Bookworm is a 6,000-square-foot, independently owned store. Booksellers keep you up-to-date with what books they’re currently loving with a “We’re Reading” website feature.

Locals love Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, which is consistently ranked as one of the best zoos in the world. In addition to animals from around the world, the zoo has a splash pad and carousel.

Head to Kenefick Park and check out two of the greatest locomotives ever to power the Union Pacific Railroad, Centennial No. 6900 and Big Boy No. 4023.

Omaha Dog Bar is a watering hole for pups and their people. (There’s even a dog menu with treats like frozen pumpkin puree). 

You can straddle Nebraska and Iowa at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, a 3,000-foot-long, cable-stay bridge that connects the two states. Walking the bridge is known as “Bobbing.”

A strong economy, friendly residents and a low cost of living make Omaha a best place to live in Nebraska.

As one of the top crossroads of America, Omaha, NE real estate is a powerhouse market of the midwest while remaining affordable compared to the rest of the nation. Homes for sale in Omaha, NE are perfect for first time buyers and large families, as there are lots of homes with four or more bedrooms. For historic properties and high walkability, Omaha real estate agents will point you to the neighborhood of Dundee, just west of downtown Omaha.