Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Papillion
Papillion, NE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,325
Population
18,175
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Historic Papillion puts on festivals and marathons for a family-friendly vibe!
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,401
Average: $114,935
Education
5,909
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,960
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Papillion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Papillion, NE is $1,183 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,533 for two bedrooms, and $2,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Papillion has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,309/month
821 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Papillion, NE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
444 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
400 Students
Trumble Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Tara Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Papillion-La Vista South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,965 Students
Papillion-La Vista Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,893 Students
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Points of Interest
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.