Hanscom Park

Omaha, NE

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Hanscom Park - Omaha, NE

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This charming neighborhood is home to Omaha's first park.

Walkable Family-Friendly Ideally Located Downtown Omaha

Hanscom Park is a neighborhood of firsts -- it contains Omaha's first city park (also Hanscom Park), it is considered Omaha's first suburb, and it features some of the city's major landmarks -- including the birthplace of President Gerald Ford. Hanscom Park dates back to 1854, when Colonel Sam Bayliss moved to the area. In 1872, Andrew J. Hanscom -- who had purchased land from Bayliss -- donated the land for the park. The area quickly became a suburb when an electric trolley connected the area with Downtown Omaha.

Located just two miles from downtown, Hanscom Park is a popular neighborhood, featuring many historic mansions converted into apartment buildings. With I-80 and I-480 nearby, travel to Omaha's major landmarks and businesses is easy. Hanscom Park is bordered by the Omaha VA Medical Center to the north and Metropolitan Community College-South Omaha to the south. Nearby attractions include the Old Market (to the northeast) and the Henry Doorly Zoo (to the southeast).

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Hanscom Park is $476 for a studio, $618 for one bedroom, $1,093 for two bedrooms, and $830 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hanscom Park has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $476/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $618/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 838 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,093/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $830/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

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

31

Some Transit

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

55

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Omaha Children's Museum
  • Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Lauritzen Gardens
  • Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
  • Fontenelle Forest Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Eppley Airfield

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