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- Population: 2,432
- Median home value: $312,100
- Median rental price: $1,198

- Top schools nearby: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Woodbrook Elementary School (grade A+), Arbor View Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Mount Michael Benedictine High School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Creighton Preparatory School (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B

#5. Bennington, Nebraska

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- Population: 63,336
- Median home value: $211,500
- Median rental price: $1,141

- Top schools nearby: Liberty Middle School (grade A), Portal Elementary School (grade A), Prairie Queen Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#4. Bellevue, Nebraska

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- Population: 16,713
- Median home value: $222,900
- Median rental price: $1,183

- Top schools nearby: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Liberty Middle School (grade A), Anchor Pointe Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

#3. La Vista, Nebraska

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- Population: 9,019
- Median home value: $286,600
- Median rental price: $1,357

- Top schools nearby: Blue Sage Elementary School (grade A+), Arbor View Elementary School (grade A), Liberty Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Mount Michael Benedictine High School (grade A+), V.J. & Angela Skutt Catholic High School (grade A−), Omaha Christian Academy (grade B)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

#2. Gretna, Nebraska

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- Population: 24,016
- Median home value: $269,600
- Median rental price: $1,154

- Top schools nearby: Liberty Middle School (grade A), Portal Elementary School (grade A), Prairie Queen Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Brownell Talbot College Preparatory School (grade A+), Marian High School (grade A), Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

#1. Papillion, Nebraska