Papillion

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Papillion, NE Area Guide

Historic Papillion puts on festivals and marathons for a family-friendly vibe!

Family-Friendly Commuter Events Nebraska

The town of Papillion shares a railroad network that’s been around since the 1870s near Omaha. Its name isn’t a typical Midwestern moniker, rather it comes from the French word for butterfly. Papillion has enjoyed a number of awards and recognition for how pleasant it is to live here.

Bloomberg Business Week has recognized Papillion as the “best place to raise kids.” CNN/Money Magazine acknowledged the city for its affordability and as a family-friendly area. For those who work in Omaha, Papillion offers a small-town bedroom community advantage. It only takes 15 to 20 minutes by car to drive into the big city.

Among the 12 parks in town, Papillion residents regularly enjoy Halleck Park, which is situated at the center of town and features walking trails and canopy shade trees. Kids enjoy time at the Papio Fun Park and its water park. A number of events occur annually in the city, such as parades down Main Street, festivals, and marathons.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Papillion, NE is $1,169 for a studio, $1,289 for one bedroom, $1,503 for two bedrooms, and $2,118 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Papillion has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,289/month
821 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Papillion, NE is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

2 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

46 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Prairie Queen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

528 Students

Patriot Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fontenelle Forest Nature Center
  • Gifford Farm Education Center
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Lauritzen Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.