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 - 9/29/2011
I have been in Omaha Ne all my life, It is a great place to raise a family, plenty of jobs, great education opportunities, and has all 4 seasons. I personally am not a fan of the 6 months of winter, so plan on moving soon.Omaha has been constantly growing over the last 10 years, but there still is no amusement parks for us thrill seekers. I feel Sales tax is a little steep for such a small city. Cost of living is low with the exception of real estate and vehicle tax is a real blow to the wallet. But if you are one that likes to have all 4 seasons, with pretty hot and humid summers, wet springs, beautiful autumns, and Cold White Winters! then Omaha is for you
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so much to do, so little time - 7/16/2011
I moved to Omaha 4 years ago from Texas. This city is booming nicely (not too fast but at a good pace) and the arts and cultural institutions are excellent. The corporate support for events and facilities is amazing. There's usually multiple events going on at one time and so many of the events are free. People here are so nice and the pace is relaxed and you just don't see the stress that you find in most cities. Also people are extremely involved and are proud to call Omaha
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All About the Good Ol' Boys - 5/16/2011
If you aren't about of the small good ol' boy network in this city of conservative, Catholic businessmen, then you might as well move somewhere else as they make all the decisions and foot the rest of the folks with the tax bill to pay for it
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Leaving Soon - 5/2/2011
We’ve lived here for four years and it is simply time to move on. While we are middle-aged, we are too young in spirit to go quietly into the night of typical midwestern pastimes such as scrap-booking, watching sports, eating, etc. This place is not good for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities because you are often hampered by the weather, but the lack of infrastructure and cultural values of this town in this regard certainly add insult to injury. Drivers often view pedestrians and cyclists as a nuisance and often cruelly display their displeasure by blaring on horns inappropriately, cutting you very close as they drive by, etc. The average Omahan just doesn’t get it and is content to stay holed up in one’s tacky McMansion watching the Huskers on a wide screen television. For us, there’s more to life than that--a life based on experiences, flow activities, that certainly do not involve passive, directionless activities. For us, working here has been a mixed bag. One of us had
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Just not enough - 4/23/2011
Moved to Omaha from Florida about a year ago and moving out at the end of the month. It's not a terrible place by any means, but there's just not enough to do. Everyone here loves the Huskers and drinking. Most people are Catholic and conservative. A zoo, some cobblestone downtown and having Warren Buffett as a resident aren't enough to make me pay the high taxes that make up for the low cost of living. People are nice, but hard to make close friends because most already have their groups from high school and are closed minded to new additions or thoughts. I'm seeking more outdoor recreation, which is why I'm moving to Colorado. Maybe this is a utopia if you want to raise a family, but I'm far, far away until I get to that point in my
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High taxes - 4/20/2011
I read some reviews on Omaha. I am retired now and live in another state. I really enjoyed Omaha. It is a great city and especially nice place to raise a family. The people are friendly and I consider it one of the nicest places I ever lived. But the TAXES! No one warned me what a high tax state Nebraska is. Property taxes are through the roof. License your vehicle and be ready for sticker shock. And worst of all, there is absolutely nada benefits for retirees. There are many, many states that give seniors tax breaks but Nebraska is not one of them. I looked at the situation when I retired and I got out of Dodge as fast as I could. Nebraska has to do 100% better in giving its senior citizens some tax relief.
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Definitely NOT the best place to relocate to - 4/11/2011
My husband and I were forced to stay here in Omaha after the government screwed up a job offer that was moving us through to Ohio, had a "firm" offer in hand, gave notice to our employers, packed everything, etc. Being former military we have lived in a variety of places, including Offut AFB at one point in time. We had no choice but to stop and try to find work (relocating is NOT cheap,ate almost all of our savings). I have no idea where Sperling's gets the idea this is a "great" place to relocate to. We were used to renting a decent sized house, fairly new construction for between $1100-$1200 a month. Apartments of 1,200 sq. ft. for two bed, two bath, garden soaking tubs, water paid, etc with full fitness centers and garage were running $900 per month....here for anything decent, plan on spending a minimum of $1,600 a month if you rent, plus utilities, plus food. If you buy, be prepared for an outrageous property tax bill. A $225,000 home will cost you between $4,500 to $6,000 a
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Nebraska sucks - 2/11/2011
My opinion of Omaha. They build a unnecessary bridge to walk from one side of the downtown area to another,and a unnecessary stadium for all the baseball fans, if you are not a Husker fan, they think you are an alien, but their loyalty greatly fades if the Huskers are not winning. The winters are freezing and the roads are constantly in need of repair or in the process of repair, which seems like it take can as long as 2 or 3 years to complete, depending on where you live. They don't provide for the homeless and women with chidren who need assistance, but they build a new animal shelter that is state of the art, while the homeless have to wait for an opening and meantime sleep under cardboard boxes in minus 0 degree weather. The property taxes are way out of sight compared to other cities in the midwest and the South. Plus the doctors here are some of the worst Dr's I have ever seen. UNMC is supposed to be one of the best medical facilities in the nation. However try to get in to see
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Either you're prude or emo - 1/29/2011
Omaha is the town of extremes. Either you are a big prude who thinks Sarah Palin is a genius, follows the Catholic bishop like he has the secret of life, watches Husker football religiously, and never thinks about ever leaving Nebraska or you are an emo who worships Conor Oberst, goes to all the Saddle Creek concerts, and complains about the lack of "culture" or "diversity" in the town. Me, I'm neither. I've been to the zoo, I've been to the Old Market, and I'm bored to death of this city disguised as a town. Forbes and all those magazines can keep saying how great this place is, but low cost of living isn't enough to keep me
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