What BestPlaces Users Say about Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska is a city known for its friendly community, diverse job opportunities, and affordable cost of living. With a population of over 400,000, it is the largest city in the state and offers a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Omaha, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Jessica", Omaha has a "strong sense of community and Midwestern hospitality." She praises the city for its low crime rates and family-friendly atmosphere. Another user, "John", agrees and adds that the schools in Omaha are "top-notch with great programs and teachers." On the other hand, user "Sarah" mentions that traffic can be a downside in Omaha, with "limited public transportation options." Despite this, she still enjoys living in the city and says that there are "plenty of job opportunities in various industries."
User "Mark" shares a different perspective, stating that while he loves the friendly people and affordable housing, he feels that there is a lack of diversity in Omaha. He also mentions that winters can be tough with the harsh cold and snow. However, overall, he still recommends Omaha for its "quality of life and strong economy."
In summary, reviews from users on BestPlaces.net highlight the communal and family-oriented aspect of Omaha, as well as its strong job market. While some mention drawbacks such as traffic and weather, the majority of reviewers have positive things to say about living in this Midwestern city.
based on 122 ReviewsGet to know Omaha with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Omaha
Omaha - 2/3/2016
I've traveled around the world, and I find myself always coming back to Omaha. The Midwestern values, and the integrity of the community is the best in
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Not worth it - 6/3/2015
I only live in Omaha because my family moved here years ago and I want to be close to them. Otherwise, I would definitely not be here.
Omaha is too big to have the benefits of a small town (i.e. friendliness, sense of community, etc.) and too small, undiverse, and non-cosmopolitan to have the benefits of a real big city. Don't listen to anyone who tries to hype up the Old Market and tell you there's tons of singles downtown. Downtown Omaha seems dead compared to most other cities of similar population, and having a string of generic boutiques and bars along a handful of streets is not enough to make a city lively. Regardless of what any Omaha lover will desperately try to make of it, the truth is that Omaha is nothing more than an overgrown suburb for families who like to keep to themselves. The tech presence is growing and that may bring some more singles in, but it's still far behind other cities in that respect.
Very segregated city, and I believe some
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Typical bleak Midwestern town but it has it's char - 4/1/2015
Pros: COL is cheaper than a lot of cities. It's safer than many US cities of similar size. Unemployment rate is low. There doesn't seem to be as tense of a rat race feel, compared to many big cities. Even the upper income folks seem to have a more humble feel to them, so they aren't very flashy with their money.
Cons: Chronically boring for a single adult out of college, but then again I think that about most Midwestern cities with exceptions here and there. There seems to be a slowly emerging hipster culture for young people in East Omaha, if that's your thing. I can't comment beyond that, as I don't spend much time in East Omaha. Most of the middle and upper income residents in West Omaha seem to be your typical Midwestern Germanic whites who have long established roots somewhere in Nebraska or nearby. If you're from another area of the country as I am, you might be put off by the reserved nature, lack of smiles, and monotone voices of many Nebraskans. It can come off
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There are better places to live - 1/3/2015
Researching Omaha told me that there was an abundance of restaurants, shopping, jobs, and even some interesting things to do. There are several farmers markets as well as several grocery stores that sell organic food. Once I moved here, however, I found a different side to this story. Yes, there are lots of restaurants, chain restaurants with boring, bland food, (and I have consistently heard from the people working in the restaurants that Omaha people do not like flavor). Yes, there is a lot of shopping, however many of the stores have the exact same items, just in multiple locations, and if it is something I really need, they are often out of it (in multiple locations) or simply do not carry the item at all. As to the few mildly interesting things that there are to see and do here, once I have seen them and done them once, they really are not that interesting to do or see again. As to the farmer’s markets, yes there are several around the city, but several look like craft
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Not Just a "Flyover" City - 9/24/2014
We've lived in downtown Omaha for almost 8 years. We walk to a beautiful concert hall, a performing arts center, two museums, lots of art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and a park. The people are very friendly and the traffic isn't bad. The only negative is the weather--humid in the summer, very cold in the winter, and the chance of tornadoes.
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Leave it to Beaver Land - 1/25/2014
Omaha is the embodiment of the 1950's lifestyle where mom still wears an apron and runs out to greet dad when he gets home from work. Everyone gathers for a dinner of meatloaf and mashed potatoes then it's time to play a board game. Dad mows the yard on Saturday afternoons with the old push-reel type mower with a pipe in his mouth. You get the picture-bland, boring, dull, provincial-that's Omaha to a T. Because it is so provincial and residents have so little by which to compare it, they think it's a cosmopolitan place because it has a few ethnic restaurants and some funky arts and crafts stores in the Old Market. Ah, the Old Market, people mention it as if you're supposed to know immediately what it is-like the Empire State Building or the Golden Gate Bridge. As opposed to the New Market, or Sam's Market or Joe's Market ? Terrible weather and landscape, there are no forests, no mountains, few lakes, no ocean. A place utterly devoid of an ounce of charm. Life is way, way too
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Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, and Leave it to Beaver - 11/13/2013
That's the ultra-bland mentality/mindset you find living in Omaha. You expect to see mom running out to greet her husband in an apron when he gets home from work, white picket fences, apple pies sitting on window sills, dad mowing the yard with one of those old reel type push mowers, teens going to the malt shop and listening to tunes on the jukebox, etc, you get the picture. Citizens consider this city trendy because it simply has some of the things other cities have had for years-a thai restaurant, an organic market, an arts district, bars that serve appletinis-are they even trendy anymore ? The cost of living is low only compared to places such as DC, NYC, Boston, LA, SF-places that offer far more in terms of scenery, culture, nightlife, outdoor activities, weather. You're far from mountains or beaches, it has an extreme four season climate-very cold and long winters, very hot, humid summers. Very little charm-move to New Orleans or Charleston SC for that, nor really anything
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Omaha Rules - 6/7/2013
I was very surprised to see all the negative commentary about my beloved city - Omaha, NE. I have lived in Omaha for most of my life. I have lived in several other cities, including the one I was born in (Dayton, OH). I have taken jobs in other cities and I always come back to Omaha. It's safe, great place to raise kids and the people are awesome! The Arts in Omaha are alive and well for a mid-sized city. Those of you that said it's hard to make friends must be locked in your room... I am faced with moving to south Texas for a new job and I am NOT looking forward to living there... Those of you that are lucky enough to live and work in Omaha but complain, should be forced to live in communities that don't promote success or well
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Omaha is beyond reasonable - 3/14/2013
If you want to live somewhere where you can afford to have the life you want, move to Omaha. From apartments to home ownership you really get the most for your money.
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Taxes are ridiculous in Nebraska - 2/26/2013
I moved from Papillion to Huntsville Alabama a couple of years ago for my job. My property taxes in NE. were right at $5000.00 per year! Do the math. That's over $400.00 a month. I bought a similar home here, (only bigger) and my taxes are $812.00 per year! That's less than my homeowners insurance. Also, you don't have to pay property taxes on your new car here, just sales taxes @7.5%
And there is so much more to do here and it is one of the most beautiful states I have ever been in. We are never leaving.
Get out of Nebraska while you
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