Top Cities in Nebraska

If you're a reader of such popular magazines as Forbes, Redbook, Money, and others, then you might have heard what a fantastic place Nebraska is. And that's true whether you're focus is raising up a family or raising up a business!

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And if they've influenced you, and you're giving moving to Nebraska some thought, another question that might arise is, In a big state like Nebraska, which city is the one for me? Truth is, every town and village in Nebraska has its merits. It's kind of like asking a mother which child is her favorite! Nonetheless, there are some standouts that merit mention. (If you're town isn't on the list, please don't take it on the chin!)

Number one based on a number of factors by many sources is a beautiful little city of Papillion, population 19,000, situated near to much larger Omaha. CNN ranked Papillion as number six on their list of America's top one hundred cities! A great reason to apply for Nebraska mortgage loans is to purchase a home in this top-flight little city. Here are a few stats contributing to that place of honor:

• Low crime rate.
• Low median house price: under $175,000.
• Low average property taxes: about $3,000.
• Great schools.
• Many acres of public parks.
• Historic down town shopping district.
• Steady growth.
• Reasonable managed growth plan.

Don't Forget Omaha!

Next on many experts' lists top ten is Omaha. With an in-city population of just over 400,000, it boasts a larger metro area of over 800,000. With that kind of population, Omaha has attracted a great many cultural institutions. From the Qwest Center to The Old Market to the Holland Performing Arts Center to Joslyn Art Museum to the Omaha Symphony, Omaha can boast a taste of big city life without losing the good life of small-town middle America. It's a friendly city that has convinced many to move west for a taste of what Nebraska has to offer!

Other Great Nebraska Cities

Rounding out the favorite cities in the Cornhusker State are these great cities, starting with:

• Lincoln, population 241,167
• Bellevue, population 47,594
• Grand Island, population 44,632
• Kearney, population 29,385
• Fremont, population 25,417
• Hastings, population 25,144
• North Platte, population 24,386
• Norfolk, population 23,896
• Columbus, population 21,414
• La Vista, population 16,041
• Scottsbluff, population 14,738
• Beatrice, population 12,921
• South Sioux City, population 12,137
• Lexington, population 10,251

For all the comments from the experts on quality of life and the rest, nothing sells Nebraska like a visit to the state we love. And once you arrive, take a tour of the state with a map and your hopes and dreams. You'll find that Nebraska doesn't just claim to be a great place to raise a family or launch a business. It actually is.