Apart from its status as the nation's telecommunications capital, Omaha's economy includes agriculture, food processing, insurance, transportation, healthcare and education. Warren Buffet of Berkshire Hathaway makes his home in Omaha, as do Con Agra, Union Pacific Railroad and Mutual of Omaha Companies, all Fortune 500 Corporations. A Beautiful Community Today Omaha and the surrounding suburbs form a metropolitan community of approximately one million people. The community is clean and every part is easily accessible. It is rare for anyone to have to drive more than 20 minutes to get to work.
Crime is below the national average and crime rates continue to fall.
The cost of living in Omaha is below the national average, particularly in real estate, utility and food costs. Housing of all types is readily available and the options range from renovated downtown loft apartments to brand new condominiums in a lakeside gated community. Average rents are less than those of other major metropolitan areas. Education is an Omaha forte, with its public school system consistently ranking in the top ten percent nationwide. Schools are known for low student to teacher ratio and most people are happy to have their children attend public school.