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Omaha, NE vs Newton, KS

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- The median age of a home in Omaha is 22.0% younger than the median age of a home in Newton.
 Omaha, NENewton, KSUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$143,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock44.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.89.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.1$11.0
 Homes Owned54.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Omaha, NENewton, KSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,110$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$650$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,140  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,130$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Omaha, NENewton, KSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock4.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Omaha, NENewton, KSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock5.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock17.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99923.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9994.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Omaha, NENewton, KSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.7%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19494.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock24.7%12.2%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 19 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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