RANK #386 / 996 · POP 582,638 · NE
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.2%
Douglas County, Nebraska, is perhaps best known as home to Omaha, the state's largest city and a significant economic and cultural hub. Situated along the Missouri River on the eastern edge of Nebraska, the county offers a blend of urban amenities and accessible outdoor spaces. Commutes within Omaha average around 20 minutes, with public transportation options including bus services and a modern streetcar in downtown Omaha. The community provides numerous parks, such as Fontenelle Forest and Standing Bear Lake, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and water sports.
Life in Douglas County attracts families and young professionals, with many residents owning their homes. The public school systems, including Elkhorn, Millard, and Westside Public Schools, are recognized for their quality. The economy is diverse, with strong sectors in finance, insurance, healthcare, and technology. Major investments are flowing into commercial and residential developments, as well as data centers and energy projects, contributing to a stable economic picture.
Well below national median
Below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 2.2x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Google Data Center Campus (Northwest Omaha)
Google (Fireball Group LLC)
|
$1,200M | Operating |
|
Douglas Battery/Storage (250 MW)
Undisclosed
|
$250M | Planned |
|
Kansas Sky Energy Center (Solar Farm)
Evergy with designs by Savion LLC
|
$159M | Planned |
|
Standing Bear Lake Station (Natural Gas Plant)
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
|
$150M | Under Construction |
|
North Omaha Airport Business Park & Multipurpose Community Center
City of Omaha, Nebraska Department of Economic Development
|
$124M | Planned |
|
Douglas Battery/Storage (100 MW)
Undisclosed
|
$100M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Douglas County has a Boom Town Index score of 61/100, ranking #386 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.2% and a median household income of $76,083, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Douglas County is $227,400 with median rent at $1,109/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3346, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.7% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.2%. Home values changed +1.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.18% of Douglas County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.