Omaha’s nearness to Offutt AFB in Bellevue makes it a wonderful place for military families to put down roots. As U.S.A.F. personnel return home from various conflicts abroad, they’ll have to make a lot of decisions on where to raise their families for the long term. The Omaha area should definitely be considered.
The residents of Omaha do a nice job of balancing city life with the more casual rural lifestyle. There’s a downhome feeling among the people who live in Omaha, probably due to its roots in the farm culture. The corn fields on the outskirts of town are not so distant that residents have forgotten their roots (or their manners).
With rural lifestyles so close at hand, one is never too distant from the joys of spending time outdoors with the family. It is quite a short drive (in fact, a short walk, depending on where you call your home) to the grand Missouri River, where you’ll find three seasons (at least) worth of fun. Boating on the river is popular, especially for those who like to fish for some channel cat every now and then. But water sports like personal watercraft are also popular on the river, and you’ll find water skiers out all summer long.
If you’re stationed at Offutt, you probably already know that Bellevue is the home of the base. But there are many other neighborhoods in town that are close to Offutt, and they are good choices for school districts as well as homes.
If you’re looking for Omaha real estate, it’s a good idea to check out Bellevue homes as well, of course. But also take a look at Papillion-La Vista, a community on the southeast side of Omaha. You can find a list of some of the more popular Omaha neighborhoods here.
