Omaha, Nebraska Might Be The New Best City In America
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- You need to move to Omaha. No joke.
Nebraska’s motto was once - Nebraska, it’s not for everyone. Technically that is true.
I’m sure a lot of the people who live here would say it’s not for everyone. Like - stay away if you have shitty political ideas, shitty dispositions, and a shitty attitude.
It was day 5 of my heartland adventure, and for the first time ever, I was arriving into Omaha. I’d be here for two whole days, which I thought might seem like FOREVER. But as I discovered, there’s a whole lotta Omaha to like. I might just say it’s maybe my next favorite city.
Omaha is a fairly big city - they’ve been flirting with a half million people here for a while now. It’s growing really fast even though it’s way out in the middle of nowhere right on the Iowa border. I had begun my trip way down here in Kansas City, and spent a couple days there. Along the way here I stopped in a BUNCH of small towns. There’s hardly any people in most of this state.
So why are people coming to Omaha?
I mean Nebraska might not seem like a very interesting place, and many of you don’t even know exactly where it is on a map. But this state has a lot going for it. It ranks as one of the best states in the country to live in when you measure things like schools, quality of life, affordability and safety. For the most part, you can go anywhere in Nebraska. Day or night.
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Can black people move there? Or do we have to leave by sun down
@@elijahheart9103 Can whites move freely in philly, NYC and not be physically attacked for being a woman or a Jew??? YES ITS HAPPENING!!!
@@king77solomon30 yes whites can move anywhere and not get attacked as a black person we have to check which neighborhood is a sundown town and which isn't. I'm not a criminal just because I'm black respect that. The same way you wouldn't wanna be called a mass shooter just because your white. Don't put us all in the same category you wouldn't want to be put in.
Nick, please do a tour of affluent black neighborhoods in the US. A lot of people don't know they exist but they do, in places like Prince George County in Maryland, Atlanta, and Windsor Hills, California. It would be refreshing - for everyone, I hope - to see a majority black neighborhood that isn't poverty and crime stricken.
Well that was refreshing to see... no tents, boarded up houses, no trash blowing in the streets. Nice to see... keep it up Omaha for the future.
Those descriptions are perfect for Newport News, Virginia; where I’m currently stationed. Complete shithole
I live in South Omaha across from where I live are homeless shelters and even the tweakers are polite there was a tent in the entrance of a highway and the police immediately started to tear it down
Most red states send the homeless to the blue ones so ofc you won’t see that much
Just watch
@@ArtIsDrawing yep what people don't understand the bigger omaha gets the worse its getting and omaha is growing fast..omaha will be the first city in the Midwest right behind Minneapolis to turn to hell just watch
I love how Nick runs every red light while downtown.
Not really all of them
So do the locals
@@NickJohnson lol atleast Nick aint smoking CraCK while running redlites !! U gotta respect !!🔥🙏🙏
I've noticed that too.
I thought I was the only one that noticed it. Hes the one thats going to get red light cameras installed in downtown Omaha.
Nebraska and Omaha is one of the most genuine place I’ve been in the U.S. The culture values the important things in life people, community, giving back, and caring for one another. Some call it boring but it’s simple with core values are carried with pride.
Nope, don’t come. Everyone stay away. I hear Austin TX is nice.
Omaha was such a delight to visit! It's clean, traffic is non-existent, it's safe and the best part? Everyone we met was so friendly and chatty and welcoming! Plus we got to experience great food and drink. I visited on a whim with a friend and by the end of our trip, we named it our favorite US city. Thank you, Omaha!
I'm 41 and only been to Omaha once on our family's way to the Black Hills when I was a kid back in the 90's, but I remember the place being really nice. We stopped in Omaha for some chicken.
That and Lincoln, NE. We were there during a invasion of locusts.
I live towards the center of Nebraska and I don’t make it out that way often, too big for me.
Thank you! Please come again!
Is traffic non existent a relative statement? I’m coming from California the LA/San Diego I5 hectic bumper to bumper traffic all day everyday. This traffic drives me crazy can’t wait to get out of it.
@mando2.049 compared to your so cal traffic yes. Omaha is nothing.
I relocated to Omaha from the East Coast in November 2021. I have been surprised by the scale of the urban renewal here, and by how dynamic the city is: new parks, new riverfront in 2023, new performing arts center, refurbished historic districts, a streetcar line in 2026... There are even talks of covering part of Interstate 480, which cuts right through the city! Lots of business money supporting these projects as well: Berkshire, Union Pacific, Mutual of Omaha, Kiewit...
I heard about then putting a lid over 480! cant wait to see it.
Im from DC and I dont miss it one bit. Even my family are a bunch of uppity know it alls. Cant stand the fact that im armed. Im not welcomed there anymore. LOL and Im serious. I do wish Omahah had a subway system though. Over and under are the best train rides in the world.
@@hotdog31227 I dont know if thats happening but its deadly in the winter. I stay off to go to Council Bluffs.
Where did you get your information from on Omaha. There are black people out west and northwest. We do have homeless people here.
@@jillbutler45 Who are you talking to Jill?????? Ive been in Papillion for 15 years and harldy any blacks here and whites seem like they are surprised to see me. Who was that question to??????
Let me tell you. Im from SC born and raised and i came to Omaha because of military back in 2018 and i love this place. Currently stay in Papillion and i love it! Never thought id ever say that but i do! People are way more friendly than the south, foods great, and its just a vibe. Glad to call Omaha/Papillion my second home. GBR!!!
Lmao wasn't expecting to see you here bro... it's sid from Offutt the lightskin dude we used to workout at the base gym how you like your car and the new base ?
This is so interesting to me I’m from Nebraska not Omaha but Lincoln and I moved to NC! What makes you enjoy Nebraska over the Carolinas I’m very curious
@@lukelogan8539Nebraska is a well run state at number 3 and SC is one of the worst states in the union #41, it's embarrassing also too many blacks in SC.
@@richardalvarez2390 really showing our true colors today. I’ll stay down here its beautiful
Aksarben is Nebraska backwards for those who didn't recognize it. Lincoln native here. GBR
And the Aksarben district shape is also Nebraska upside down
I live in Africa and I know I'll never go to the US. I'm curious about the parts which are mostly not on tv. Thanks Nick for the free road trips
Ok Emmanuel ❤️❤️
I wish we could trade some of the bad people over here for some good people like u. 👍👌 All we have coming over here now is a bunch of lazy liars that have their hand out for everything they can get. I don't know where u r in Africa but the US is nothing what it used to be. If u came here, there is a 90% chance u would be another rat stuck in the rat race. I wish u happiness wherever u r.
come to the heartland of America, Emmanuel. You'll find people are mostly good and mostly kind.
We actually have a large Sudanese population in Omaha.
@@r.mariano8118 No, I'm from South Africa, so it's English and my native language
I've always thought of Nebraska as the American dream. I like midwestern culture as they tend to keep ahold of traditional values like building families and having good worth ethic.
You probably won’t make it but end of July in Burwell, up north, they hold Nebraska’s Big Rodeo. If you enjoy the midwestern ideals Burwell is definitely that.
@@minionman95 we stand on our morals but where like the most introvert people and nicesttt for no reason I wish people here were more on defensive lol because people are coming in fast because the city they talk shit on is now a good city to come to
I'm from Omaha. This was a pretty accurate review. I think we do take the safety and security for granted. The young people always wanna move because we think it's boring but also almost everyone I know who leaves for a big place moved back
I think many move because of the perceived boredom, but end up doing the same things in their new city as they did in Omaha, except the cost of living is higher and its less safe, which is why so many move back.
As soon as those people have familys priorities change. Crime, schools, cost of living become tops in the list for wgat they look for
Weather sucks too bad, not coming back.
@@pablopicaro7649 what is the weather like?
Yeah I moved away. Got older, ready to have a family. Houses are 1/2 the cost back in Omaha. Guess I will be moving back.
I'm from Florida and my wife is from Oregon. We met in 1988 when I was in the Air Force and she had just graduated from Creighton nursing school and worked at UNMC. We now live in Papillion. This is a good place to live and raise a family. Big enough for shopping, entertainment, but doesn't have the problems of a big city. For a good time, come here during the College World Series.
Aye, paisan!!
maybe the worst state for taxes, tax your ss retirement, inheritance tax, property tax, tax, tax, tax
I moved to Omaha from Minneapolis. Omaha is a nicer city. I noticed the friendliness of the people right away. The only thing I miss are the winter sports and the lakes. Oh well.
Hopefully you didn't bring Minneapolis politics with you.
Better vote red
We're building a new lake west of Omaha fyi...
I grew up an hour north of Omaha in a really small town and the rest of the state thinks Omaha is a bunch of snooty assholes. I think Omaha has their fair share but generally good Midwestern people.
@@gringoloco8576 Ashland?
I have family that lives in the Omaha area. For a good-sized city, it is pretty nice. Medical services are very good there, too. The biggest downer for Omaha and Nebraska is, surprisingly, high taxes. Property and income taxes are pretty high. Aside from that, Nebraska is a great place, as is neighboring Kansas--some of the best people to be found anywhere. By the way, "Aksarben" is Nebraska spelled backwards.
It's weird how high tax places are often where people want to move to ;)
I think there used to a be horse racing track called Aksarben.
@@KuromixLara lol that's not true at all. Florida low taxes, Texas low taxes, Utah low taxes, Idaho, washington etc all low tax burden states where everyone is moving. Meanwhile California, new York, Hawaii, Illinois etc all have high taxes and the middle class is leaving.
@@aaronkamakaze2967 I stand corrected
@@KuromixLara yes, the Aksarben area used to be a racetrack. Now it's mixed-use shopping and the IT campus for the university.
@@aaronkamakaze2967 California voters forced a referendum in the 1970s to lower property taxes. That underfunded already underfunded public schools and put them on a path to where they're at.
I’ve lived in Omaha basically my whole life. I’m 31 and am so proud of this city. I love sharing it with others and appreciate when other see the good in it. ❤️ Thank you for speaking highly of it!
Am from Kenya ,I pray one day to visit there
I am just the opposite. I couldn't wait to get out of there. No big trees, no clear running streams, no mountains, nowhere to hike for miles and miles without seeing other people. I moved back for a few years and had several bad experiences. Stolen car, fights in a restaurant over nothing, high taxes compared to where I had lived before, and a few other stories I won't go into. The day Omaha was in my rearview mirror was a good day. Glad you're happy there. You must live in West Omaha.
@@rickerhart907 no not west Omaha 😂 I’m pretty central Omaha. I’m sorry you had bad experiences, I hope you enjoy the place you’re living now!
Get out more…Omaha sucks
me and my way about to move there for 10’months since i got a job there, this makes me happy knowing how good y’all talk about it 😁😁
Interesting fact. Up until the 1980s South Omaha was largely a Czech and Polish enclave. The packing houses encouraged large scale emigration. Czechs and Poles, blacks from the South, and then Hispanics. They were always looking for relatively cheap labor, but they also encouraged the displacement of people.
There have been movements to once again unionize the packing houses. Some companies do not treat their workers well. Some of the racial tensions in Omaha have links to the packing industry and how they treated people.
Meth use and drug abuse do exist in Omaha, Lincoln, and many small towns.
Still, Omaha has many wonderful people from all over the world! However, I miss the days when Lincoln was a sleepy college and railroad town. I grew up in Lincoln. My dad’s parents came from Czechoslovakia to South Omaha around 1900, and he grew up in South Omaha.
Great stuff!
@@NickJohnson South O is making a “comeback” There are some AMAZING stores on 13th. That area is/was Little Bohemia and it is filled with artist of all kinds.
…council bluffs is commonly called counciltuky.
Didn't know there was an Eastern European population! I'm Ukrainian living near Pittsburgh. Maybe Omaha will take in Ukrainian refugees from the war!
@@jgrysiak6566 the Eastern Europeans have been pretty well dispersed. There are small Eastern European enclaves remaining in the state.
Crete, Nebraska had a sizable Czech-American community. More diverse now. Wilber, Nebraska still has a sizable Czech-American community. Prague, Clarkson, and Verdigre all have Czech-American communities.
Omaha is pretty diverse and cosmopolitan nowadays. Check it out!
Since you are in the States, see if groups like United for Ukraine or The Refugee Empowerment Center (Omaha) can help you.
I moved to Omaha 7 years ago. My company is one of the tech boom... or as we call it corporate welfare. Nebraska made a deal with companies to come in and build their business here tax-free for the next 10 plus years depending on how the agreement is. My company's coming to the end of our text free agreement and we are now downgrading and selling our building. There will be layoffs soon and I will move on with my family to the next state or wherever my job takes me. When I moved here, a lot of people tells me that I'm crazy to move into the state while they are looking to move out. Then again most of the people I interact with are in their 20s and 30s who said that. When I move out next year in the spring or summer. Omaha will have a special place in my heart. Will I move back? no but I will visit when I passed through. Thanks for doing an episode on Omaha.
I was in Omaha the other month for the Berkshire AGM. I was positively surprised how lively the city is. You have nice areas with cool bars and lots of young people in downtown. And looking at the housing prices compared to my country (Germany) it is absolutely reasonable. If you live in a economic successful area such as Munich, Frankfurt or Düsseldorf, you pay around 1 million dollars for just a 4 room apartment. In Omaha you get quite a lot more for your money.
Did you say lively? 😅😅
I know I'm a Nebraska and very biased. But, like you I've been all over the country and it truly is an amazing place, and amazing people.
I want to say thank you for pointing out all the things you did, I do honestly believe, compared to the rest of the country anyway.
Omaha and Nebraska as a whole is one of the best states in the nation! People just know I-80 and the flat corn fields.
On another note, you seem to run a lot of red lights!😃
I live here and from DC for 30 years. Im 52 and I can tell you, you are correct sir. Nebraska outside of the winters is awesome.
Amazing people don't believe Trumps bull shite and elect a fascist governer.
@@robertmason7553 winter last 6 months here that’s not nice
Omaha is cool I was born and raised in Lincoln lived in Nebraska for 21 years but I decided to move to Charlotte North Carolina but I do plan to one day move back and live in Omaha I’m just waiting for the city to grow its entertainment
North Omaha does not have the highest drug use. That would be west Omaha . I’m a retired Omaha cop
One of my Neighbors is a Retired Omaha police officer as well 🫡
@@darthvaldez999 what’s his or name?
Maybe, but north Omaha is the danger zone. There is no disputing that.
@@carlhaldeman420 danger for who? The majority of people who live north are not black. While there is poverty for sure there is danger throughout Omaha as well as beauty.
@@foxlife9366 So, this Nick guy doesn't really know what he's talking about, right? I mean, would you agree that he says things that are flat out wrong?
Just moved away from Omaha to phoenix after living there for 6 years. I miss it a lot and it’s such a great city. I’m so glad to see people finally appreciating the city and how amazing it is. Thanks for showing people how great this city really is.
I moved away too bro to Texas. Its hot and expensive here. Thinking of going back.
I've visited Phoenix the desert look gets old fast
Wow! This was an INCREDIBLE profile of Omaha. It's amazing that you put together such an accurate and thorough report after only a 2 day stay. I've lived here my whole life (age 31). I definitely realize how fortunate I am to live here. I was the same as the woman you interviewed in high school- couldn't wait to get out of here. But as I became an adult, I started to love Omaha. Every year I love it more. It's almost sad to hear that you think Omaha is in its perfect stage of growth right now because that makes me feel like it's just going to get more problematic from here.
Enjoy it now
I moved out of Omaha when I was 25 and 20 years later came back and lived for a few years. I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there both times. If all you like to do is work and go out to eat it's a good place. Great restaurants
Great video! I have traveled extensively for work over the last 20 years and will say that Omaha truly is my favorite city after New Orleans (omg the food!!). Have lived here for 16 years and one thing you didn’t mention is the restaurant and food scene here are amazing for a relatively small town. That being said, both of my oldest have moved away to big cities in the last year (1 moved back already😂)
Here is one area that people forget, Omaha and Nebraska in general invests plenty in education, and is one of the top states with good education. Nebraska, along with Iowa and other neighboring northern midwestern states, have among the highest general IQ, compared to the South, except Texas.
Omaha has a crime program called Omaha360, which has been effective in reducing crime and other cities are looking at Omaha for inspiration, including Kansas City.
Mayor Jean Stothert has vowed to increase the wages and salary of police officers, so that they do a better job and get the respect they deserve to do their jobs.
As long as Nebraska and Iowa, keep their familial values high, invest in education, support their law enforcement. We won't have crime.
Also, we are entering in a period of correction across the country, many people have seen how poorly some places are being run and why; and which places have been doing a good job running their cities and states.
P.S. I can't wait for the full Riverfront to open on Aug 18 of this year, it will be nice to have Heartland of America and Lewis and Clark Landing open, along with the Gene Leahy Mall.
I live outside of the US and grew up as a kid with a certain romantic image of it in my head. Reality over the years growing up, even with east coast visits, has unfortunately been a rude awakening but parts of Omaha do look a lot like I once imagined the USA as a whole would be.
It does give some hope then.
Where are you from?
@@luperamos7307 South Africa, but I left it.
@@e-moshe Left it to go where? I imagine the landscapes in South Africa to be really nice. Most of this country is very boring landscape wise. Unless you go to the west
Omaha is my dream city. As a foreigner, who has never been in U.S but knowing American culture - humbly (Phd in American Studies) I'd say Middle East is something special. Nebraska, Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota going to be my first destinations, when time comes. Love you nation, god bless you everyone, greetings from Georgia.
😂😂😂
please be careful. you seem like the nice and gullible type who gets taken advantage of by the same group who loves hip hop.
How can you get a Doctorate in American Studies without visiting the US?! That’s like saying you’re a qualified Pilot but you’ve only flown a simulator 🤣 nobody can say they understand American “culture” without experiencing it first hand.
I could be your tour guide. I love my state and proud of it.(Nebraska)
WHY DONT YOU WANT TO LIVE IN YOUR COUNTRY?
I love how $1200 for an apartment is considered a steal nowadays...
Yeah no kidding
Here in Wichita, $1,200 will get you a fancy downtown loft or a nice three bedroom apartment. Studios are still $400 here in Wichita, one bedrooms $500-$700. Then again, why would anyone want to live here to begin with.
Still, I'd take a farm girl over a city slicker any day.
5 or 6 in the big apple..800£ in my uk town..
@@OhPhuckYou the lineman lives there..
I'm moving with my family to Nebraska in a few months. New York is sicking, and I can't wait where so happy to start new 🙏
Review since moving there?
Please don't vote demonrat and bring those politics
We open doors for people! Literally! No matter what race, religion, or gender! “Thank you and welcome” are the most spoken words!
"We can't build homes fast enough."
Except for people with shitty political attitudes. Whatever that means. 🫤
We relocated to Omaha from Milwaukee 2 years ago in the middle of covid. We love it here.
I’m trying to find somewhere to move when I get out the Navy
Is it a lot of black people there?
Yes!
Majority of black folks live in North Omaha
@@obriantomlinson2776Hi! My son is an active duty Air Force flyer so I visit often. I’m a retired Air Force NCO. I love it in Omaha, in fact I’m moving from Texas to Omaha this spring. The Air Force base (Offut AFB) has everything one would need and the VA hospital and care are said to be exceptional. Hope that helps!
@@outoftheretruckingllc4738black population is just 13%. Kansas City and southern cities have way more blacks
Hi Nick, I’m a foreigner who spent 7 weeks in Omaha last year. Your description was spot on, I agree completely with your very favorable review. And nicely done, Nick!
Nice beautiful city, simple, clean and safe and affordable and friendly as well😊👍
I like it there a lot
Whatever you do do not get hurt at work in Nebraska. The injured are treated like trash.
Workers rights are being targeted in the state. In 2021 they repealed several laws that helped protect employees from misconduct by employers.
Damn it. The secret is out now! I was hoping to own a condo in Midtown Crossing one day.
I am sad that you didn't mention Runza after going through Omaha.
I live in Omaha, it gets hot in the summer but gets cold in the winter lol. We have every season and it’s pretty nice.
It’s funny to see someone who’s not from Omaha talk about Omaha 😂😂
I am a current resident of omaha. and i love it.
I’ve lived in Omaha for seven years, and I am so happy here. Originally from south Louisiana, lived in LA and San Francisco and North Dakota, and have never loved a town like this. So grateful that the military brought us here!
I was born in Papillion. I've lived in Omaha most of my life. Fun fact, Bellevue is the oldest city in Nebraska. The waterway park is amazing. The Storm Chasers used to be right next to the Henry Doorley Zoo, then the zoo bought the property and they tore down the stadium. They actually have some of the old posts up in the parking lot. Worth checking out if you come back.
As an Omaha native who has lived here my whole life: There are a lot of weird sweeping statements about the area that aren’t exactly accurate. Statements about politics and neighborhoods from someone who is traveling through the city? Like what was that brief glimpse into Council Bluffs? “They’re having a hard time right now” what does that even mean? Take most of what you see in this video with a grain of salt.
I can’t find the link, but Omaha has one of the best commute times for its size, something like ~20 minutes anywhere in the city.
Aussie Here. First thing that comes to mind when I think of Omaha is its Hospital. The University of Nebraska Medical Centre is internationally known.
Also at 11:15 I see PALMS !? Surely Omaha is too cold for palms and those are in pots, but I don't see pots?
🤷🏻♂️
I looked for palm trees but didn’t see them. It’s too cold to grow them here.
@@NickJohnson They were either side of the entrance to the house. Anyway, they were probably outdoor Summer only palms and live inside during the winter.
If I thought I could adjust to the snow, I'd move from So. Cal in a heartbeat. I've been here 67 years now, and getting tired of the place and what it's become. Omaha looks lovely. Thanks for the video.
Only 4 months of winter you have to worry about, though the entire year is nice weather
Our winters are shrinking.. it’s the hot summers and very warm falls you have to worry about more than ever.. only really cold for a couple months, that’s it.. 😊
@@douglascarlson1169 I hope to visit Omaha. I am very used to hot summers here, but low humidity.
@@richardalvarez2390 In CA all we have to worry about is the 4 mo. Of extreme heat in the summer. Think I'd prefer the cold to the heat though. Electric bills are very high here.
I live in Papillion, south of Omaha. Nick, as a snarky outsider 😁, you did a nice job with your overview. Omaha has really benefited from the Heritage Foundation that is old money Berkshire stock. It is not liberal, but more centerist minded that has not embraced MAGA, unlike small town Nebraska politics.
It's liberal for Nebraska
@@NickJohnson absolutely, you can't pay me to live there because of the influx of liberals. I don't understand how people can't see it. Also I stayed downtown in a very old hotel many years ago and there was a shooting across the street at a nightclub. It was really wild, I got to watch the whole police chase the subject on foot.
@@NickJohnson That it is and I live in Papillion and work in Papillion. I consider Omaha a garbage can. I dont frequent the Old Market, I dont go to the Zoo and I dont go to Walmart because of the people there. Just something about those people that I dont like. For the most I have to excuse the zoo because most moms there are there for the animals when the rest are taking their kids to see the lgbtq animals. I do not play with lgbtq.
@@NickJohnson Why do you sound like a robot devoid of emotion ?
@@robertmason7553 They should put you in Zoo to show Omaha how a homophobic looks like.
Nebraska: Honestly, it’s not for everyone. No words have been truer than these to describe Nebraska.
Broadway isn’t the best representation of Council Bluffs. Don’t hate. They are working hard to revamp that downtown Broadway area and remove all the meth heads.
I lived in Omaha for about two years.
If you ever come back, here are some recommendations for unique things to do (some of which you will likely think are incredibly weird):
x Alpine Inn - Go at night so you can eat at the same time as the raccoons, it is a wilderness restaurant.
x Squirrel Cage Jail - In Council Bluffs, some used to think it was haunted.
x Hummel Park - Scary Park with a lot of legends about it (don't go at night)
x Vala's Pumpkin Patch - Near Gretna, it is an entire Halloween theme park, it is THE BOMB.
Vala's Pumpkin Patch is like being in heaven during the fall....
I once bought a season pass and went there probably 15 times during their two-month season!
Moved out of Omaha when I was 25. Went back 20 years later because my parents needed somebody to take care of them. It was horrible, and I couldn't wait to get the hell out of there and did as soon as possible.
@@rickerhart907 Would you consider Omaha to be your hometown?
I live in Lincoln, Nebraska, and I'd say it's even BETTER than Omaha. ;-) People call this flyover country and if that's their attitude, we'd just as soon they just keep flying. Nebraska is a great place to live--America's best-kept secret!
Its full of old people. When those old people and their money die and dry up places like lincoln will be a ghost town because you know their kids will have been long relocated.
It takes FOREVER to get anywhere in Lincoln. There are no highways and people drive excruciating slow there.
Um not even close. Lincoln cannot compete with Omaha
I just moved from Texas here for work and if the crime rises that will definitely concern me, but it is nothing like I thought it would be. It exceeded my expectations.
Crime continues to go down. The city backs the blue, pays officers more and the mayor is MAGA
I moved from LA to Omaha a year ago. Best move my family could’ve made.
I live in Milwaukee and love it! But, I must say, Omaha looks really nice and, I like that pedestrian bridge connecting Omaha with Council Bluffs, so cool!!
I lived in Omaha for 7 years It is great things about Omaha and great people. The only bad thing in Nebraska is the winter. Winter is bone-chilling and very long.
I lived over 10000 ft in colorado mountains for 15 years. Talk to me about cold🤣
Poor baby, this is not Minneapolis cold. You are wrong winters are not long
I've stayed in Omaha for 40 years before relocating to another state. This place has a lot of gems to to discover. My former pastor and I we're very effective in what is labeled "The Hood," in North Omaha. No matter how Omaha is viewed, you can yet raise a family in Omaha, enjoy family events, receive the proper education for your children, etc... Knowing a mass part of it's history, Omaha is one of the best places to reside.
Best video ever Nick!! I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 35 years and then moved to Las Vegas for the past 12 years now which has turned into LA, CA 2.0!!! Kudos to you for your videos and to this channel!!! :)- I LOVE the lady that you "interviewed" with!!! She is a DOLL!!
Go visit Omaha!
I'm from Nebraska and our motto is and always will be "The Good Life".
Everyone fucking hates the new motto.
With every fiber of their(my) being.
I am a Omahan. My friends came here from California. They were here for law school and loved it so much that they stayed.
OMAHA BORN AND RAISED HERE-- Omaha tried to push the section8 and housing agenda telling residents in the early 2000’s that once they get their vouchers you must choose a home 72nd street out west -- people that majority east of 72nd including North OMAHA, got upset about that and said they were moving them away from their families and friends. So OMAHA- took that back away…and allows vouchers anywhere in the city! Redlining has been illegal for a long time. I will definitely discuss Omaha with you if you ever would like!
Grew up in North omaha. Hated it. Got out and headed west. Glad I did
Have lived in Omaha for over 10 years. Moved from Phoenix and don’t regret at all. For a mid-sized city Omaha has great restaurants, music scene, and college sports (Creighton, UNO). Where we’re at (Aksarben/Elmwood Park) it feels kind of like a big small town.
I'm glad she said what she said about North Omaha. I'm from VA and i understand Malcom X is from Omaha. Not making excuses for anyone, but I mean.. redlining. I'm tired of the east coast. I live in NYC and am from Dinwiddie VA, i feel like everywhere in America is racially biased, BUT I'm tired of coastal elite attitudes. It was very hard living in a rural area near two military bases and being and not being into hunting or sports...it's hard being in NYC because everyone thinks I'm a criminal, black, white ans foreign but i can't project lol. I've worked for the city, trader Joe's and have am extensive custom service background and am a native English speaker... And was brought up with manners and am shocked and glad whenever someone treats me like a human lol.
I’m so sorry to hear that but agree that this country is racially biased. It’s very sad.
Nick, you're a funny dude. I loved your review of Omaha, seemed like you did your homework. As a long time, Nebraskan and Omaha resident, I do share many of your views on the city. I think this city really benefits from having a cold season, it seems to keep the homeless off the streets, that and the police won't tolerate it. Hopefully the city government learns from the mess in California and adjusts laws and services to keep the city in the great condition it is in for a long time to come. Thanks for the video!!
I hope so too
I’m in Iowa, about an hour from Omaha. You did a nice job depicting what the city is like. And though you only briefly touched on Council Bluffs, you’re right about that, too. Folks around here call it Counciltucky…
The Tuck
Eastern end gets nicer and the area around the Wabash Trail
Counciltucky, Arkanbluff !
I'm from both the Bay Area and Greater LA. While I couldn't see myself living in Omaha due to the relative lack of culture and events (I'm saying this as a spoiled Californian), plus the mostly flat landscape, Omaha does have a lot going for it and it's kind of underrated. I've been there several times and the healthy ecomony there is obvious from the overal cleanliness of the place. It's also astonishingly affordable, and the foodie/coffee scene has gotten considerably better since my first visit in 2006. As for the traffic (as mentioned in the video), it's getting worse but it's still a lot less than most American cities...I-80 through town is the only major east-west freeway through the city, and as a result, even with up to 12 lanes, traffic does back up for a few hours per day.
Believe me, Omaha is not flat. The rest of the state is pretty flat.
@@debmc2291 exactly drive from omaha to desmoines and tell me thats flat🤣 up down up down those hills
Stay in California
Don't look for much diversity.
Is that why California is a third world shole. California is a laughing stock. Ma diversity really has worked well, keep voting diversity and you may chase more people away 😂
I live in North Minneapolis, Minnesota on the border of Brooklyn Center MN. I fear for my life daily
Then move to Nebraska. You will have my condolences.
As someone that’s lived here most of my life, it’s okay.. and getting better but I’m ready for someplace new!
Left Omaha when I was 25 for the mountains and Big Trees and clear running streams. Never missed Omaha, they can have it
@@rickerhart907 can I ask where more specifically? I am almost 25 and stuck in Omaha. Looking for Mountains myself but lots of options. Need help with suggestions.
Pacific Northwest. Mild and wet climate west of the Cascades. Very liberal if you are into politics. East of the Cascades it's cold and snowy in the winter and hot and dry in the summer. Trump country. Cost of living is cheaper east of the Cascades. Washington has no state income tax. Idaho is nice but they have a state income tax. Cost of living in the Intermountain West has skyrocketed, so if you're coming from Omaha, you might be in for a shock. Montana and Wyoming are fast becoming unaffordable. But all of them are better then being stuck in Omaha. The only thing I miss about Omaha is the original La Casa on Leavenworth Street.
My company's headquarters is in Omaha. I was sent there for a week last month. I was pretty impressed. I didn't think I'd like Omaha, but I did. I don't think I'd ever move there because this East Coast girl needs her beaches, but I enjoyed my visit and am looking forward to going back.
I moved to Nebraska 5 years ago. I work in Omaha but I live in Plattsmouth. I am glad I dont live in Omaha. I like a little of the smaller town atmosphere.
Plattsmouth is dull and boring. Omaha is vibrant and I live in midtown, everything at my fingertips. I can walk anywhere
@@richardalvarez2390 you also pay more taxes, have more risk of being robbed and or shot, cost of living is much more expensive and etc. You can keep your Omaha.
My Mom’s twin sister lived in York, Nebraska for long time. So I take her there to visit many times. Passing through Omaha on my way back home to Wisconsin. Nebraska is a nice state with nice people, but no pro sports teams. They do have the Cornhuskers who are good at women’s volleyball and bowling😁
Oh how nice, I live just 10 miles south of York!
@@fromrus2ne Geneva, Nebraska?
Ah yes. The truly most important thing when finding a home. Do they have a pro sports team?🤣
I found this fascinating! Due to difficult circumstances I had to move away from Omaha 20 years ago, I miss it, and when you were driving around downtown I didn't even recognize it! My it looks like it has changed for the better! By the way when you cross over the Missouri River from Iowa, it has a sign, Nebraska, the good life!
It strikes me how ugly the buildings in downtown areas for most of US cities. If you visit cities in other countries, highrise buildings look much better with lots of characteristics. But in US cities, most of them are boxy with no color, shape, or accent. Where are the architects?
In the 60s architecture became very boring. So I hear what u are saying. Just look at the story of the Singer building in New York and what replaced it. Too bad.
Because some of the building you saw here are very old historic buildings that look really nice from near but not from distance!
Omaha and OKC are starting to look really appealing😅
Hey brother, awesome video. Its great to see people give a spotlight to this city. I've been here for about 4 years now, here for school, and I work at the base just south of Omaha in Bellvue. I came from St. Louis and I can tell you that the crime here is almost non-existent compared to St. Louis. It is still there but in STL I would never walk around downtown at 3 in the morning alone and I'd be worried about where I parked my car. In Omaha(I go downtown a lot and stay out till 3 consistently) the worst I've witnessed is a small fight between 2 people and about 3 cop cars were on it under 30 seconds because a ton of cops hang out downtown. I love Omaha and this is where I intend to stay and start a family.
Warren Buffet's house in Omaha is worth much more than $300k. You can't find a house in that area for $300k--that is old school and has always brought a lot.
There is nothing inexpensive about living in Omaha. Housing is very high anymore, property taxes are on avg 2.5% - 3.0% annually, high auto taxes, restaurants, etc.
And on avg, the wages are fairly minimal. A number of large corporations have moved out (Con Agra, Ameritrade, etc.). Avg household income is pretty light. A lot of big debt and
heavy financing in the city to live--and lots and lots of kids. Which also lends itself to having a lot of people in debt and barely getting by.
A few comments - a) you're right about Warren Buffet's house - but it's no exaggeration to say he lives extremely modestly for being one of the world's richest men. When I first moved to Omaha I looked at houses not far from him
Conagra still has a large presence in Omaha and Ameritrade was bought out by Schwab
As someone who just moved here (from south western Virginia) this city is actually really nice. I've been told by people who have lived here that "there's nothing to do here" but there's loads to do honestly. I'm comi g from a place where you'd have an hour drive before you got to a movie theater with more than 10 screens. Really I like it here a lot
South Omaha native, don't underestimate Omaha
I'm originally from the Big O. I'm so pleased it's doing so well! I can't wait to move back!!
Hurry Louis!
I've lived in several major cities around the country. We now reside in Omaha and absolutely love it! People are extremely friendly, very clean, affordable housing, low crime, a crap ton of employment opportunities, excellent schools, first class Healthcare, and lots to do! We are here to stay and completely happy!
Thanks Nick for a great report. I've said for a long time that Omaha was one of the best-kept secrets in the country. I was born there and lived there til around age 11, when we had to move to a warmer climate for my dad's health (ended up in Hemet). Omaha has come lightyears since my childhood, when it was mostly a big cow town. Amazed at what it has become and understand the concern among locals that all the growth could start to attract the wrong element. Hopefully not, fingers crossed.
I was born there and still love it. It being in the middle of nowhere is its biggest disadvantage. It’s got a lot going for it. The wind…oh yes. It can be really windy, any day of the year.
All US cities are really strange. As a European, I'm used to seeing more and more people closer you get to the city center, apartment buildings, public squares, restaurants and coffee shops. In the US, you have a downtown area, with mostly office buildings, streets usually look empty. Most of the people live in suburbs, so the whole city feels like a collection of suburbs.
The U.S. just developed differently - and many centuries later - than Europe.
I hate how Europe is the tight can’t believe Europe developed like that
Lol this dude lives in Europe, where 700 million ppl live in a cramped up space, packed like sardines. You have ZERO room to talk. Y’all Europeans always think y’all have it the best, but yet are obsessed with Americans and our culture, get off our nuts and get a life
I miss Europe. You described the US cities well, Antun.
Most U.S. cities unfortunately developed after the invention of the automobile and the car centric culture, suburban sprawl and crappy public transportation is the result.
I did a little Midwest road trip back in May and I LOVED Omaha. It had a great vibe. I’m from the UK so I don’t really know anyone else who’s been there, but I thought it was a cool city!
I tell people Omaha, Ne is a great place all the time, no one believes me. Maybe this video will help.
Nick, I appreciate that you are trying to spotlight Omaha. I was born and raised in Omaha. I also work for the City and some of your perspectives about Omaha, North Omaha in particular were negative and unappreciated. I was born in North Omaha and moved back there. It is a safe place. Contrary to what you alluded to about West Omaha, crime happens there just as much. I used to live out West. Media is more eager to perpetuate a narrative of an unsafe eastern half of Omaha.
And we do have homeless problem. I was just at 108th and Q Street and saw a person sleeping on the street. Panhandling is out of control. The homeless have set up tents in some places. It’s ridiculous for Omaha.
Omaha has a very sketchy past, that seems to have faded into ancient history. I lived in Iowa for 62 years, and have some relatives in Omaha. Your quick mention of Council Bluffs struggling is an understatement. Council Bluffs consistently has high crime per capita, and is the western armpit of Iowa, historically !
I grew up in Omaha and have tried to move back several times because my parents are there but you do kinda get claustrophobia especially if your used to mountains or going some other city close by but main reason Ive never been able to stay there is the weather it can be extreme heat or cold frigid and the sky can be grey for days and its always windy I keep going to see my parents but when there gone I probably wont go back
Did Nick do a Council Bluffs video?
Unfortunately many of the shady people from Omaha end up in CB.
@Aaron Sondag , really? Council Bluffs always seemed like it would be a neat place just by the name. Is it cheaper to live in Iowa vs Omaha or Nebraska?
@@leeancostello4142Lived around mountains, never cared for them. Don't miss them don't care. Superficial people like you, always focus on things that don't matter.
I love living in Omaha! Born and raised here, raising my kiddos here. I agree with her 💯 on everything. Thanks for the great shout out. 😊
Thank you, Nick!👏
Omaha NE welcomes you.🙌
Omaha native here. Lived all over America (thanks to my job). Been back since 2004. It’s a cool place to live. I miss Colorado & Arizona though😀
Very cool!
I grew up in Nebraska, but now live in the Seattle area. I miss boring Nebraska everyday
I lived in Lincoln Nebraska the overwhemling majority of my life and I miss it every day that I am gone.
One of my friends lives in Omaha and she loves it. She's always lived there and she says that the health care is good, people are friendly, but the property taxes are going up.
Hey, Im a young men from Germany. Southwest Germany. Would I be welcome in Nebraska if I would move in that state?
Or are germans not welcome in Omaha or Lincoln, NE ?
There are lots of Germans in Nebraska. Lots!
Nebraska has a primarily German ancestry, you'll fit right in!
Thank you for the good review! I was born and raised here, but moved away and came back every time. We are more than steak and corn… The people that say we are just a flyover state are a bit ignorant. Yes we have one of the best zoos and Warren Buffet is a very nice and approachable guy! I’m a born and bread Nebraskan who lived other places and this is the place that I will and be here forever!!!
A park with no a holes or bums. That's a novel concept.
Nick Johnson, you should check out the pan handle of Nebraska. Scottsbluff, Chadron, and Crawford areas are some of the most scenic parts of the state. Toadstool park, Scottsbluff National Monument where Oregon trails is and Fort Robinson near Crawford.
It’s beautiful out there
Hardly any population over there
Why people say its flat? Omaha is not flat my friend, its rolling hills!
Such a great video to watch as a Nebraskan! Next time you’re here you should visit the Blackstone Strict, near Warren Buffets house. Coneflower creamery is a great ice cream shop!! Highly recommend.
Omaha has also been in the running for several professional sports teams recently. For example the NFL has tried a few times. But the only person who could afford a team there is buffet who has said no every time.
The people who live in South O, are mostly old, retired and military or other public servants. The city council have been talking about improving north O, but they said that for years.
Warren Buffett's house at 55th and Farnam is valued at $1 million, according to the Douglas County Assessor's site. Not $300,000.
And I’m new to Omaha from So California. Came to work, here to stay
moved here over a year ago. its awesome. a diamond in the corn. always wondered what you would think of this place.
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