The 10 Best Omaha Suburbs To Live In For 2026

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$123,992 median income · $425,558 median home price

Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska

Median income +62% vs NE

$123,992

NE $76k

Median home value +54% vs NE

$425,558

NE $276k

Unemployment -80% vs NE

0.6%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -60% vs NE

4.2%

NE 10.6%

Gretna is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Omaha area. We’ll tell you the good about “Awesome Gretna.”

Everyone here is rich; families average $123,992 a year, which is the 2nd highest in the Omaha region. And only 0.6% are out of work. Homes average more than $425,558 each.

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Bartlett is the second best ‘burb we looked at near Omaha for 2026.

It ranks 1st for incomes in the area and only 5.0% of residents lack insurance, good for 9th best.

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$110,200 median income · $527,910 median home price

Located in Douglas County, Nebraska

Median income +44% vs NE

$110,200

NE $76k

Median home value +91% vs NE

$527,910

NE $276k

Unemployment -30% vs NE

2.1%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -50% vs NE

5.3%

NE 10.6%

Here in Valley, it’s really safe, and residents are just about as rich as you’ll see in the Omaha metro area.

The bad side? Schools are more crowded, and the cost of living puts a large part of the city out of reach for most families.

But price is based on demand and a lot of people want to live in Valley.

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$111,679 median income · $409,004 median home price

Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska

Median income +46% vs NE

$111,679

NE $76k

Median home value +48% vs NE

$409,004

NE $276k

Unemployment +7% vs NE

3.2%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -50% vs NE

5.3%

NE 10.6%

Papillion ranks as the 4th best suburb of Omaha for 2026.

You won’t find many better places to raise your kids in the region than in Papillion and the schools are some of the best around.

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$89,408 median income · $389,842 median home price

Located in Saunders County, Nebraska

Median income +17% vs NE

$89,408

NE $76k

Median home value +41% vs NE

$389,842

NE $276k

Unemployment -3% vs NE

2.9%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -59% vs NE

4.3%

NE 10.6%

Coming in as the fifth best is Ashland.

Ashland gets kudos for having the 6th most expensive homes in the Omaha area, where houses sell for an average of $389,842. However, the cost of living here is among the highest in the area.

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Bennington is proud of its 6th place finish on this list. And here’s why.

Most residents have great jobs and the unemployment rate sits at 3.0%.

According to online reports, Bennington is quickly becoming one of the more affluent suburbs in the Omaha area, meaning you need to get in soon.

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$73,929 median income · $306,416 median home price

Located in Cass County, Nebraska

Median income -3% vs NE

$73,929

NE $76k

Median home value +11% vs NE

$306,416

NE $276k

Unemployment -77% vs NE

0.7%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -52% vs NE

5.1%

NE 10.6%

The 7th best suburb on our list goes to Plattsmouth.

Plattsmouth schools are some of the best in the region, and crime is really low. The cost of living makes it a lot more desirable for many families, especially first-time home buyers.

And, it’s only 19.4 miles to downtown, which is a good thing.

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$81,452 median income · $351,845 median home price

Located in Washington County, Nebraska

Median income +7% vs NE

$81,452

NE $76k

Median home value +27% vs NE

$351,845

NE $276k

Unemployment -30% vs NE

2.1%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -26% vs NE

7.8%

NE 10.6%

Blair is growing quickly, and for a good reason. Crime is far below average, and most residents are gainfully employed. Even the cost of living is reasonable.

A solid 2.6% of people lack insurance, good for 3rd in the area.

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$81,961 median income · $307,597 median home price

Located in Sarpy County, Nebraska

Median income +7% vs NE

$81,961

NE $76k

Median home value +11% vs NE

$307,597

NE $276k

Unemployment +13% vs NE

3.4%

NE 3.0%

Poverty rate -29% vs NE

7.5%

NE 10.6%

Is ‘Everything Better In La Vista?’

Almost.

It placed 9th on our list thanks to the fact that it’s really expensive to live here, but the schools are great, so you get what you pay for in that regard.

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And rounding out the top ten for 2026 is Glenwood.

This city is far above average in every category, and the best part? It’s far more affordable than the other cities listed above. So, you get a big bang for your buck here.

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