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NE area data

Omaha, NE

Aggregated across 29 ZIP codes in Omaha.

Population: 525,517 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Omaha, NE is $291,834 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,660 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,504/month. 163 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$291,834

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$291,834
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$293,207
House Price Index (state)
431.5 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,660
Median list price
$290,359
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
1,434
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
676

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,504/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,179/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,243/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,481/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,963/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,214/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
163
Elementary schools
97
Middle schools
21
High schools
29
School districts serving the area
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS SCHOOL, DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER
Schools include
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, KELLOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT EDUCARE - KELLOM, OMAHA HOME FOR BOYS SCHOOLS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 59% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Omaha Lead (0.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.6°F
Average high
64.4°F
Average low
45.9°F
Annual precipitation
30.5 in
Annual snowfall
21.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
163

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-47,933
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,322
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,463

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
29
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (1 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
765
Nearest airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eppley Airfield (OMA) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
34
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS, METHODIST JENNIE EDMUNDSON, THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-870 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,423
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
299,883
Average weekly wage
$1,277
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,867

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OmahaState medianUS median
Median home value$291,834$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$285,660$268,738$325,000
Median days on market39 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,504/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,423$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Omaha, NE?
$291,834.
What is the median sale price in Omaha, NE?
$285,660.
How long do homes take to sell in Omaha, NE?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Omaha, NE?
Typical rent: $1,504/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Omaha, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Omaha, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Omaha, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 59% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Omaha, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Omaha, NE?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Omaha Lead, 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Omaha, NE?
163 schools (97 elementary, 21 middle, 29 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Omaha, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Omaha, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Omaha, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Omaha

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