Omaha, NE
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Omaha's Demographic Profile

Omaha has 173,140 households and a median income of $61,697, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 428,961
# Households 173,140
Median age 36
Median household income $61,697
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 82,495
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Omaha $327 24,622 SF
La Vista $171 5,688 SF
Lavista $171 5,688 SF
Elkhorn $499 16,343 SF
Papillion $789 4,044 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Omaha

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Omaha Tower

Omaha, NE 68124

  • 182,770 SF Office Building
  • $14,000,000
For Sale

Call for Offers - 96-Unit Scatter Site

  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

12-plex

Omaha, NE 68132

  • 9,055 SF Multifamily
  • 11.21% Cap Rate
  • $1,550,000
For Sale

Harvest Heights Business Park, Building 10

Waterloo, NE 68069

  • 1,500 SF Flex Building
  • $385,000
For Sale

Bayliss Park Hall

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

  • 13,690 SF Specialty
  • $1,050,000
For Sale

24 & Leavenworth 1/2 city block

Omaha, NE 68105

  • 16,860 SF Retail Building
  • $3,450,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Omaha pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Omaha $233 85,636 SF
Boys Town $900 15,468 SF
La Vista $188 68,213 SF
Lavista $188 68,213 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Omaha

For Sale

Nichol Flats

Omaha, NE 68102

  • 107,619 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Omaha alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Omaha or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Omaha 428,961 173,140 36 $61,697 2 82,495 1%
Boys Town 715 93 20 $125,962 4 74 13%
La Vista 16,468 6,864 38 $66,719 2 3,070 7%
Lavista 20,149 8,034 38 $70,758 3 3,246 7%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Omaha, NE and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Omaha

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Is Omaha a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Omaha offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Omaha?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Omaha. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Omaha?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Omaha. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Omaha compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Omaha. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Omaha acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Omaha, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.