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La Vista.
About
Life in La Vista
If you're seriously considering moving to La Vista, understand that you're looking at a compact, family-oriented suburb in the Omaha metro area where your money stretches further than it would in most of the country. The median household income sits around $82,000, and with a median home value near $261,000 and rent averaging $1,317, your housing costs won't crush your budget the way they do elsewhere—though you should know the population has actually declined slightly in recent years, which tells you something about growth trajectories here. The job market is solid with unemployment at just 2.6%, and your commute to better employment hubs like Omaha averages under 20 minutes, making it easy to work in a larger city while keeping your quality of life and finances intact.
La Vista at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in La Vista: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Vista, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (33.2%), and 11.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above NE average
Rent, home values, and income in La Vista
In La Vista, rent runs 23% above the NE average, and home values are 9% above the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,419
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $308,494 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in La Vista and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sarpy County, which includes La Vista, is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
La Vista: Sarpy County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sarpy County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What La Vista Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area
Commute20.2 min avg
How La Vista residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Vista, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Vista runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
66.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,140.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Vista Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarpy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarpy County, which includes La Vista, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.0M |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $420.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarpy County, which includes La Vista, is typically good — 278 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
278
per year
Moderate Days
74
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Vista has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.0"
Annual Snowfall
36.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 0.92" |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.16" |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.82" |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.45" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.97" |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 3.69" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.95" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 2.47" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.35" |
| Dec | 37°F | 18°F | 1.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Vista
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside La Vista's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
CHI Health Midlands
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Papillion
CHI Health Bergan Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Omaha
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Omaha
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Vista
La Vista's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near La Vista (within 15 miles)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,488 students · in-state tuition $9,232 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,749 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,220 students · in-state tuition $10,053 · 54% graduate · median earnings $65,909 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College Area
10.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,775 students · in-state tuition $3,420 · 21% graduate · median earnings $46,353 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,348 students · in-state tuition $50,960 · 79% graduate · median earnings $80,642 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
7.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 938 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $81,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
5.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 781 students · in-state tuition $18,071 · 75% graduate · median earnings $70,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Vista
La Vista has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
9 mi awayHomestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Vista
La Vista Public Library
9110 Giles Road, La Vista
Cities Near La Vista
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to La Vista?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
La Vista FAQ
Is La Vista, Nebraska affordable?⌄
La Vista's median rent is $1,317/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,961/year. Median home value is $260,900.
Is La Vista, Nebraska safe?⌄
La Vista's violent crime rate was 67 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1140 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Vista, Nebraska?⌄
Sarpy County, which includes La Vista, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Vista, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in La Vista is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,317/month and median household income is $81,961/year. The median home value is $260,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Vista, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in La Vista is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from