Omaha, NE
Population 488,197 · Omaha, NE-IA MSA. Moving to or from Omaha? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
488,197
Cost of living (RPP)
91.911
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$294,189
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $72,708 |
| Median age | 35.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $230,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.44 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.911 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 76.378, goods 94.063, services 86.404. Source: BEA, Omaha, NE-IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
51°F
January low
15°F
July high
85°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: OMAHA #1, NE US (6.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$294,189
ZHVI YoY
+1.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,431/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
Total employment (MSA)
483,970
Median wage (annual)
$47,580
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 58,590 | $42,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 45,020 | $30,130 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 43,680 | $35,980 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 41,730 | $39,370 |
| Management Occupations | 37,950 | $104,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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