WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN OMAHA

With its prime Midwestern location, the Metropolitan Omaha and Council Bluffs Region serves as a hub within a four-state area for delightful shopping centers, fine restaurants, fascinating museums, and professional or collegiate competition. Dancing, golfing, tennis, skating, winter sports, boating, fishing, water-skiing, hiking, biking, and camping are just a few of the opportunities for exercise and outdoor enjoyment. Aficionados of the arts can choose from symphony, opera, ballet, musical concerts, chorale performances, big bands, jazz clubs or comedy clubs. And for 2008, Metropolitan Omaha was ranked as one of the top 3 cities in the country to live, work and play by Kiplinger – the city earned this ranking because of its diversity, growth and low cost of living.

Elegant older homes mingle with luxurious new construction in distinct neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area. Many residential areas offer quiet, tree-shaded lanes graced by meticulous landscaping and floral accents. In spite of the regions many urban advantages, the friendliness of your new neighbors may be the most pleasant surprise of all. With its small-town atmosphere, the Omaha and Council Bluffs Metro area is still a place where newcomers are likely to be greeted with a warm smile, a loaf of bread, or homemade pie.

Services

From the economic environment to health and education, this region shines. Balancing the presence of major corporations are family-owned businesses and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The city offers a per capita concentration of patient care, health education, and research that stands without rival in the United States. Superb healthcare is available through state-of-the-art hospitals and skilled professionals that frequently appear on 'the best' lists.

The Omaha Public School District is one of the nation's finest, ranking among the top five metropolitan area schools on ACT test scores. Serving the outer edge of the city are the districts of Westside Community, Millard Public, and Boys Town. All of the regional Schools have the advantage of community and local business support, parental participation, and excellent teachers. Opportunities for higher education abound, including two highly acclaimed medical schools. Renowned as a family-friendly environment, the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro area provides everything from special arts and entertainment for kids to the internationally acclaimed Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Quality of Life

This area ranks among the top 'eco-cities' in the nation based on air and water quality, open space, and population stability; and these advantages are even more pronounced in the intimate communities that surround the metropolitan area. Residents are never far from the outstanding amenities in Omaha or Council Bluffs, from first-rate cultural attractions to entertainment centers, shopping malls, employment opportunities, and cutting-edge services.

Recreational amenities are available in well-equipped parks, miles of multi-purpose trails, nature centers and wildlife refuges, and riverfront water sports. Newcomers will discover an attractive and surprisingly affordable selection of housing, from cozy older bungalows to the most luxurious of country estates. Many homeowners enjoy the privacy of generous acreage, or spectacular river valley vistas. Few locales in the nation can rival this region for its blend of rural charm and country atmosphere—all within minutes from major urban advantages.