Lakeside, Nebraska is an attractive and vibrant community located within the Omaha metropolitan area in Douglas County. This small town has a population of just under 4,000 people and is known for its excellent quality of life. According to BestPlaces, Lakeside ranks highly in many areas such as Education, Crime & Safety, Amenities, Employment & Economy and Cost of Living. Education scores are particularly impressive with schools achieving an average score of 9 out of 10. The crime rate is also very low with only 0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people each year. With many amenities such as parks, libraries and restaurants nearby there’s plenty to do here for the locals. On top of all this Lakeside also boasts a healthy economy with an unemployment rate of only 2.2%. Finally, cost of living in Lakeside is very reasonable with housing being slightly lower than the national average and other costs such as groceries and utilities remaining mostly consistent with the national figures too. Overall this makes Lakeside an excellent place to live for families or professionals looking for a safe and affordable home base close enough to Omaha that commuting isn’t necessary.
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