Feels like home
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4/3/2020
I moved to Omaha in 2017 from Fayetteville,Arkansas. It has been a great choice for us.
Pro- The neighborhoods. There is such a varietyneighborhoods with very distinct vibes.(Benson,Dundee,Gifford Park,Old Market, South O- the list goes on). Love the historic architeture of the Downtown/ Midtown area. You can chose to live an urban more walkable area or there are several nice suburbs. We are able to live in an historic neighborhood that we would not be able to afford in many other places.
The schools- Lots of highly performing schools to choose from. My children's educational experience has been much better than AR. The expectations and goals are higher.
Jobs- There seems to be plenty. Low unemployment.
People- In my experice people HAVE been inclusive to me as a newcomer. This being said I put forth effort as soon as I arrived to get out and meet people right away (Meetup, playdates, everything).In a short time my family has built a solid network of people that are like family. It's a mixture of both natives & transplants. I feel a strong sense of community here especially in our neighborhood. People seem to be charitable and there are lots of community resources for those struggling.
Lots of great food of ALL varieties & there is more to do than I thought. I especially love my kiddos growing up minutes from a world class zoo.
It's a decent sized city, but not overwhelming at all.
Cons
Obviously the weather is the most obnoxious thing I have ever experienced.
The roads need improvement.
I wish Omaha was closer to MAJOR metro areas. Most of the state is rural.
Pockets of crime.
There seems to be way to many hit & runs involving pedestrians here. Not so great driving but not the worst I've experienced.
Angela | Omaha, NE