Best suburbs to live in Nebraska
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.
In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.
compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Nebraska using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.
#6. Bennington, Nebraska
- Population: 2,432
- Median household income: $94,444
- Median home value: $312,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,198 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Woodbrook Elementary School (grade A+), Arbor View Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mount Michael Benedictine High School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Creighton Preparatory School (grade A)
#5. Bellevue, Nebraska
- Population: 63,336
- Median household income: $79,839
- Median home value: $211,500 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,141 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Liberty Middle School (grade A), Portal Elementary School (grade A), Prairie Queen Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)
#4. La Vista, Nebraska
- Population: 16,713
- Median household income: $77,748
- Median home value: $222,900 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,183 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Liberty Middle School (grade A), Anchor Pointe Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)
#3. Seward, Nebraska
- Population: 7,667
- Median household income: $76,755
- Median home value: $208,400 (62% own)
- Median rent: $932 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: Seward Middle School (grade A), Seward Elementary School (grade A minus), Seward High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School (grade A), St. John Lutheran School (grade unavailable), St. Paul Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
#2. Gretna, Nebraska
- Population: 9,019
- Median household income: $117,553
- Median home value: $286,600 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,357 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Arbor View Elementary School (grade A), Liberty Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Mount Michael Benedictine High School (grade A+), V.J. & Angela Skutt Catholic High School (grade A minus), Omaha Christian Academy (grade B)
#1. Papillion, Nebraska
- Population: 24,016
- Median household income: $104,608
- Median home value: $269,600 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,154 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Liberty Middle School (grade A), Portal Elementary School (grade A), Prairie Queen Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.