Omaha, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Omaha, Nebraska Summary
Life in Omaha research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Omaha over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Omaha:
The population in Omaha is 488,059.
The median home value in Omaha is $177,700.
The median income in Omaha is $65,359.
The cost of living in Omaha is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Omaha is $999.
The unemployment rate in Omaha is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Omaha is 12.1%.
Table Of Contents
Omaha SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
9
Omaha, NE Crime Report
19,481
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,029.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
73.37%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Omaha / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 19,481 | 4,029.5 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2,713 | 561.2 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 29 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 336 | 69.5 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,050 | 424.0 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 16,768 | 3,468.3 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 1,255 | 259.6 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 12,156 | 2,514.4 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 3,357 | 694.4 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
Omaha, NE Cost Of Living
90
Omaha's Overall Cost Of Living
Omaha's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Omaha | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 86 | 100 | |
Omaha, NE Photos
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Population over time in Omaha
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 479,529 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 465,112 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 463,081 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 443,072 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 440,034 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 435,454 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 422,499 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 412,689 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 409,082 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 407,334 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Omaha
| Race | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.8% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 14.5% | 11.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Omaha
| Gender | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Omaha for adults over 25
| Education | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Omaha, Nebraska
| Income | Omaha | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
