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Post by mammajamma on Jul 14, 2016 1:20:07 GMT
Can anyone shed some light on what is it like to live in Omaha for a young family? Are people friendly and embracing? What's the general vibe?
My husband could very easily be transferred to Omaha and I have always been opposed to the thought. But lately, I have been daydreaming of escaping some of my current frustrations with family and friends.. Wondering what a change of scenery would be like.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 14, 2016 1:25:10 GMT
I went to college in Omaha and absolutely loved it, except for winter. I made really great friends really quickly and I am still in touch with most of them to this day, I moved out of Omaha 5 years ago. I felt like it had a large enough population that I wasn't stuck in a small town, but people were all very friendly and happy to be helpful to a new person in town.
I lived in the suburbs on the west side, about 15 minutes away from downtown Omaha.
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Post by Merge on Jul 14, 2016 1:33:33 GMT
I grew up in a suburb of Omaha. It's too small and homogenous for me, but YMMV.
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Post by mrgiedrnkr on Jul 14, 2016 2:51:08 GMT
I was born and raised here so I don't have much to compare it to. I wouldn't limit your search to Omaha. Look at the schools and research Papillion, Ralston, Bellevue, Elkhorn, Gretna, etc. We just moved out of Omaha into Papillion last month. It is about 3 miles from house to house but we wanted a better school system.
Stacy
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Post by refugeepea on Jul 14, 2016 2:53:52 GMT
I have a friend that lives in Omaha and she recently posted this article on Facebook. link |
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 14, 2016 2:56:24 GMT
I grew up in Omaha and went to school in Lincoln. I moved to Colorado and like the Colorado climate better, but if you are coming from a humid area, then that won't bother you. I loved Omaha. I grew up near 120th and Dodge. At the time Omaha didn't go much beyond 144th Street. It has grown a lot since then. I will say I think the people in Omaha (and Nebraska) are by far some of the friendliest people I have ever met. I miss that. If you go to the outskirts of town, I think you will find the same thing. The area I grew up in was beautiful and green during the summer with a lot of rolling hills. The winters are cold though.
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Post by angier on Jul 14, 2016 3:00:49 GMT
I've lived in Omaha (Millard) for the past 15 years. I think Omaha is a great place to live. It has options for just about anyone. The people here are extremely friendly. We have awesome school systems in the outlying areas (Elkhorn, Gretna, Papillion). There are walking paths and outdoor activities everywhere you turn. I'd love to answer any questions for you if you have any!
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Post by mammajamma on Jul 14, 2016 3:23:32 GMT
The winter is one concern! I'm a Texas girl and always lived here except 2 years in northern Kentucky. I remember being so surprised that the rule of thumb to plant annuals was Mother's Day in NKY. And that is about when you could put your winter coat up until fall. That was a challenge for me.
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Post by styxgirl on Jul 14, 2016 3:25:13 GMT
We have family in Omaha and visit there often.
It is a nice city. Big enough to have everything, Small enough to still be friendly.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 14, 2016 3:35:41 GMT
Omaha has been home for ten years. I grew up in Los Angeles and have lived all over the country and overseas. I love it here. The winters aren't real snowy but we do get bitter cold and brutal wind. We also have hot summers. It's a humid summer this year. Spring and Fall are fabulous.
There are plenty of options for living urban or suburban. We live in Dundee and have lots of entertainment options within walking distance.
It's definitely a kid raising city.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 14, 2016 9:18:51 GMT
I have lived in Nebraska my whole life, most of the time in the metro area. I love it. As everyone said, Nebraskans are friendly. There are great school districts. There are many family friendly things to do.
The downside is the cold winters. Some are worse than others.
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Post by ellen on Jul 14, 2016 13:21:46 GMT
Describe a typical Nebraska winter. I promise not to be the jerk who tells you to toughen up.
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Post by lilypad on Jul 14, 2016 19:15:42 GMT
We've been in Omaha for my son's baseball the past few Summers.
I don't want to be negative and I'm sure there are people who love it but I could not live there. It may not matter to you at all but it is not a walking or biking friendly city at all. Lots of strip malls. Litter everywhere. There are some pretty neighborhoods but it seems like there are no zoning restrictions or any real attempt to create an aesthetically pleasing city.
I'm giving my honest opinion because you asked and I really don't want to offend anyone. Some people might not care that much about the things I don't like about the city and I'm sure that if you live there you will find good things that outweigh the bad.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 14, 2016 21:13:56 GMT
Typical Nebraska winter. Average temp is probably 20 degrees. Snow depends. Sometimes we get a lot. Sometimes not much. Nebraska is windy. We can have below 0 wind chill easily in the winter. But when you get used to it, Nebraskans are wearing sweatshirts in 20-30 degree temps in the winter. I only wear my winter coat when it is really cold.
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Post by huskergal on Jul 14, 2016 21:14:27 GMT
We've been in Omaha for my son's baseball the past few Summers. I don't want to be negative and I'm sure there are people who love it but I could not live there. It may not matter to you at all but it is not a walking or biking friendly city at all. Lots of strip malls. Litter everywhere. There are some pretty neighborhoods but it seems like there are no zoning restrictions or any real attempt to create an aesthetically pleasing city. I'm giving my honest opinion because you asked and I really don't want to offend anyone. Some people might not care that much about the things I don't like about the city and I'm sure that if you live there you will find good things that outweigh the bad. Where are you from and where in Omaha have you been? |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Jul 15, 2016 2:36:54 GMT
Omaha has a huge trail system for bikes/walking/running. Or you can drive over the bridge to Iowa and ride the Wabash down to Missouri.
Walkable neighborhoods are more available closer to downtown. Like most cities, the farther out the more you need a car.
I don't think I've ever been in a city that didn't have more strip malls than I think necessary, including overseas.
I think every city has its positives and negatives. Only you can decide if a city is the right fit for you.
Out of all the places I've lived the only one I would not want to return to is Augusta GA. That city just wasn't a fit for me.
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Post by ellen on Jul 15, 2016 3:10:28 GMT
Typical Nebraska winter. Average temp is probably 20 degrees. Snow depends. Sometimes we get a lot. Sometimes not much. Nebraska is windy. We can have below 0 wind chill easily in the winter. But when you get used to it, Nebraskans are wearing sweatshirts in 20-30 degree temps in the winter. I only wear my winter coat when it is really cold. That's actually colder than I thought it would be. Omaha has a good D1 hockey team with a new arena that I've heard is beautiful. I'm a season ticket holder for a team in the same league so I've seen the Mavericks play many times. If I moved to Omaha, I'd buy season tickets. |
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Post by huskergal on Jul 15, 2016 8:01:28 GMT
West O is driving and shopping. Old town is beautiful.
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