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<\/p>\nDear Omaha: we love living here. There\u2019s just something about you. Maybe it\u2019s the affordability or the small-town vibes, perhaps it\u2019s the fantastic restaurants or the incredibly friendly people. Whatever it is\u2014it has us swooning.<\/p>\n
To showcase our true love for you, we rounded up some of the reasons we adore living here. And for those of you reading this, we hope you discover some new, interesting things about the Big O to appreciate. And let us know why you love Omaha in the comments!<\/p>\n
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With a population of around\u00a0a million people, Omaha isn\u2019t exactly a small city anymore, but we still maintain that small-town charm. Even though we\u2019re constantly growing and expanding, Omahans are incredibly interconnected, delivering an \u201ceveryone knows everyone\u201d type of community feel.<\/p>\n
Plus, Omaha features a grid-like layout that makes everything flow much more smoothly than in other mid-sized American cities. There\u2019s rarely any traffic and you can usually reach the other side of the city within a 20-minute drive. Additionally, there are several areas that don\u2019t even require a car, especially downtown<\/a> and Old Market<\/a>\u2014just check out our list of 8 Omaha Neighborhoods with Incredible Walk Scores<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re a sports lover, an art aficionado, an aspiring chef, or someone who doesn\u2019t know where their true passion lies yet\u2014you can feel right at home here. Just check out a few of our favorite guides to help you dive in and find your people! Start with A Newcomer\u2019s Sports Guide to Omaha, Nebraska<\/a>, Inspired Art Walks + Annual Events in the Omaha, Council Bluffs & Lincoln Area<\/a>, The Book Lover\u2019s Guide to Omaha<\/a>, and the Dog-Owner\u2019s Guide to Omaha<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Omaha is home to a collection of Fortune 500 companies\u2014the strongest concentration of corporate giants in the Midwest, as a matter of fact. The large companies are a huge contributing factor to our local economy! That prosperity makes it easier to find a job (our unemployment rate is well below the national average), but also makes it easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Niche recently ranked Omaha as one of the best cities for raising a family in the US<\/a>, due to its great schools, housing affordability, ease of commuting, and low crime rate. Plus, there are just so many family-friendly activities! Check out 14 Kid-Approved Omaha Area Restaurants<\/a>, The Top 20 Things to Do With Kids in the Omaha Area<\/a>, and 12 Free Family-Friendly Experiences in the Omaha Area<\/a> for ideas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Photo courtesy of Omaha Fashion Week<\/a>\u00a0|Photo-Kathy Rae Photography, Designer-Aida Stenholm, Models-Develop Models<\/em><\/p>\n Don\u2019t think Omaha is that fashionable? Think again! While we would never judge someone for wearing a Huskers t-shirt with jeans (in fact, that\u2019s pretty much the standard attire around here) we aren\u2019t strangers to the fashion world. Omaha Fashion Week<\/a> occurs annually in February and has grown over the years to become the fifth largest fashion event in the country.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is certainly no shortage of things to do in the Omaha area. Whether it\u2019s engaging in a bit of friendly competition at a local trivia night<\/a>, tailgating for an upcoming sporting event<\/a>, enjoying a show at the renowned Orpheum Theater<\/a>, or seeking out the latest community event, there is always something to entertain you and your family.<\/p>\n The city boasts a thriving art and music scene and was even named the home of Indie Rock. On any night of the week, there are several local and national acts performing in a bar or venue across town. And yes, we do have a guide for that too<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Joslyn Art Museum<\/a> displays thousands of works from all over the globe (and offers free admission), but you can also view local pieces at Hot Shops Art Center<\/a>, Cali Commons<\/a> or the galleries in Old Market. Omaha is your oyster!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Omaha sits in the agricultural center of the country! And while Nebraska is famous for its steaks, our rolling hills and abundant sunshine also make it easy to raise other types of livestock and grow produce. In fact, our area is surrounded by an abundance of local farms and markets<\/a> perfect for stocking up on meat, dairy, produce, and more. We take advantage of the local bounty by using it in our cooking. Sample the flavors of the region for yourself at one of these 12 farm-to-table restaurants in town<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While Omaha isn\u2019t widely known as a craft beer city (yet), we guarantee that wherever you are there is an excellent brewery within just a few minutes, each pouring out flavorful, hoppy and malty creations worth sipping. Go on a self-guided tour with our ultimate Omaha craft brewery guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Omaha, you can enjoy the perks of a larger city without the high price tag. According to this recent article from the Omaha Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, Omaha\u2019s cost of living is more than 8 percent below the national average. And it isn\u2019t just our affordable housing (which we\u2019ll talk more about in a moment); we also spend less on groceries, transportation, and utilities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We might be a little biased, but we\u2019re a pretty big fan of homes in the Omaha area. Our real estate market is incredibly diverse, home to stunning luxury mansions along with plenty of smaller starter homes. In fact, our average median home price is\u00a0around $200,000\u2014which landed us on Livability\u2019s 2019 list of the top 100 affordable places to live in America<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a home, we can help! Contact us<\/a> to get started or check out our Advanced Search Page<\/a> to see what homes are currently on the market.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Omaha was recently named #7 on Big Seven Travel\u2019s ranking of the friendliest cities in America<\/a>, so you know we love our neighbors. No matter where you go in Omaha, it\u2019s easy to strike up a conversation with a stranger (in fact, this is encouraged!). Here, it\u2019s normal to be friends with your grocery store clerk, your Uber driver or someone you just met at a local event. New to the city and haven\u2019t had the chance to get to know anyone yet? Check out our guide on how to meet new people in Omaha<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why do you love about living in Omaha? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Omaha: we love living here. There\u2019s just something about you. Maybe it\u2019s the affordability or the small-town vibes, perhaps it\u2019s the fantastic restaurants or the incredibly friendly people. Whatever it is\u2014it has us swooning. To showcase our true love for you, we rounded up some of the reasons we […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":83079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[452,507,546,571],"class_list":["post-59312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-communities","tag-living-in-omaha","tag-moving-to-omaha","tag-omaha-community","tag-omahan"],"yoast_head":"\nAnyone can feel at home here<\/h2>\n
There are so many opportunities here<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s one of the best places in the country to raise a family<\/h2>\n
The city is full of fashionable people<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThere\u2019s always something to do<\/h2>\n
Fresh food reigns here<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n…As does craft beer<\/h2>\n
The cost of living is low<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAnd our homes are both beautiful and affordable<\/h2>\n
And the people are incredible<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat about you?<\/h2>\n