Omaha’s proximity to Offutt AFB makes it a wonderful hometown for military families to setting down and settle into civilian life. As US Air Force personnel return home from the various conflicts around the world, they’ll have to make quite a few decisions on where to move a family for the long haul. They definitely need to give some consideration to the Omaha area.

Omaha does a great job of mixing city life with a more casual rural lifestyle. There’s a hometown feeling among the people of Omaha, probably because of its roots in the farm culture. The corn fields on the outskirts of town are not so distant that residents have forgotten their beginnings (or their manners).

With rural lifestyles so close at hand, one is never too far from the joys of spending time in the great outdoors. It is quite a short drive (in fact, a short walk, depending on where you choose to live) to the powerful Missouri River, where you’ll find three seasons (at least) worth of fun. Boating on the river is a popular pastime, especially for those who like to cast the line in for some channel cat every now and then. But water sports like personal watercraft are also a big hit on the river, and you’ll find water skiers enjoying their sport all summer long.

If you’re a military family, you probably already know that Bellevue is the home of the base. But there are many neighborhoods around the City that are near 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.