All Depends on what you want
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11/2/2012
Omaha is a place that has to be a fit for you. If your from a small town and want to look for something bigger then Omaha is a good stepping stone. Or if your from the big city and want to down grade to something more quiet but be able to drive 3 to 6 hours to a major city then Omaha is good for you. Most of Omaha is Diverse and most of the city is good to live in. Like any other town with a metro approaching 800k ( metro not city limits) It has its bad spots. North Omaha ( actually NE side) is one of the Lowest economical areas in the country and is loaded with issues. NOthin like some areas of larger cities like Chicago KC or LA but for its size it not a great outlook. South omaha has pockets of areas as well that are bad but others that are good. Most of omaha West of 72nd street is great for a first timer here.
Now if your looking for tons of things to do then you may want to keep looking. If coming from small town it will seem like a lot but after a few years it gets stale. Omaha is a eatery and drinking town with most of its entertainment coming from Bars religious ect. Omaha is basically on the cusp of trying to become more progressive but is kept in check by the rest of the area. So like I said. it is great for small town people wanting to upgrade to large town wanting to get to something more quite but don't want to be completely in the Sticks.
Timothy | Omaha, NE