Papillion, Nebraska is one Omaha suburb with a huge reputation to live up to, but this city has proven they can handle the pressure. "Money Magazine" recently named Papillion as the fifth best place to live in the entire country. Even more impressive, Papillion has been included among the magazine's best places to live since 2005. If that were not enough, last year "Business Week" named Papillion the number two Best Affordable Suburb in the US. If you are looking for a home in the Omaha area, then Papillion should definitely be on your list of possibilities. The Papillion real estate market is strong and there are many great features of Papillion that make it a great place to live.
The county seat of Sarpy County, Papillion has a current population of almost 19,000 and continues to grow. This southwestern Omaha suburb is just a 20 minute drive from downtown Omaha, so all the amenities of the big city are easily accessible. Low crime rates and a highly respected school system (which is shared with neighboring city La Vista) add to Papillion's attractions. Students consistently score above the national and state averages in this school system. Median home prices here hover around $200,000, but prices start as low as $100,000 for a family home.
Yet another plus for Papillion is its continuing ability to attract industry and jobs. This is evidenced by the recent opening of the Black Hills Corporation's new offices, which brought over 100 new jobs to this city. Papillion's economy continues to thrive even in these difficult economic times.
Papillion has a dozen city parks, including the Schwer Recreation Area which has seven acres of green space, a fishing lake, and a water playground. At Halleck Park, you will find 70 acres of trails, athletic fields, and an arboretum. City Park is perhaps the busiest of Papillion's parks. Not only is "Papillion Days" held there in June, but the weekly Farmer's Market and Concerts in the Park take place in City Park as well. Other recreational opportunities include Papio Bay Aquatic Center for family swimming fun and Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Center. Walnut Creek has a 105-acre reservoir for fishing and boating, an RV park, bike trails, and trails for horseback riding. You will not lack for green space and opportunities for exercise in this city.
Many options for entertainment are available in Papillion. Sumter Amphitheater hosts outdoor shows and concerts. Another venue in town is the brand-new Werner Park. Werner was built as home to Omaha's Triple-A baseball team, the Storm Chasers. This popular local team is an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. When baseball is not going on at Werner, the venue also hosts concerts and other events. If shopping is your passion, you will love Papillion's Shadow Lake Towne Center. This modern shopping complex integrates all different types of retailers, specialty shops, and restaurants into one convenient (and large!) location. There is also a Senior Center in Papillion with many fun activities offered.
Come and see what all the media buzz is about. You will find that the experts are right about Papillion. It is truly a great place to call home. When buying a home in Papillion Nebraska, you should take advantage of the expertise of a Papillion NE real estate agent. They will be able to find the right home for you.
Alex J. Heyen is an Papillion Nebraska real estate agent. He specializes in helping home buyers and sellers in the Papillion Nebraska area. You can search for homes on his Papillion real estate website which can be located at http://www.omaharealestatetoday.com and includes all Papillion NE Homes for Sale. This includes all bank foreclosures, REO, short-sales and new homes currently for sale in Papillion Nebraska... Read More Papillion Real Estate....
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