Moving to or from Bellevue?
Nebraska's oldest city (1823) and Omaha's southern suburb — home to Offutt Air Force Base and US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), which oversees the US nuclear deterrent. Major military family community with affordable housing and top-rated Bellevue Public Schools.
- 65,000 City population
- 975,000 Metro area
- 1823 Founded
- Sarpy County / Omaha Metro Region
Why people move to Bellevue.
- Being Nebraska's oldest city (founded 1823)
- Offutt Air Force Base and US Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
- Being the presidential alternative command center on 9/11
- Bellevue Public Schools — consistently top-rated
- Fontenelle Forest (1,400-acre forest preserve)
- Being the fourth-largest city in Nebraska
Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue is home to US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) — the combatant command responsible for the United States' nuclear deterrent forces. On September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush flew to Offutt AFB after the initial attacks for security — the base has long been designated as a presidential alternative command center during national emergencies. Offutt employs 10,000+ military and civilian personnel.
Where people live in Bellevue.
A quick guide to Bellevue's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Central Bellevue
Established residential with mix of housing
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Offutt-adjacent
Military family housing near the base
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Bellevue West
Newer subdivisions
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Fort Crook
Historic military-connected neighborhood
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Papillion (adjacent)
Fast-growing neighboring city
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La Vista (nearby)
Small city in the Omaha metro
Where people spend their time in Bellevue.
- Fontenelle Forest Central Bellevue
- SAC Museum (Strategic Air Command) Ashland
- Offutt AFB (limited public access) Central Bellevue
- Haworth Park Central Bellevue
- Lewis and Clark Monument Riverfront
- Omaha Zoo (nearby) Omaha
Planning a Bellevue move.
- Offutt AFB PCS moves dominate May-September; book 8+ weeks ahead
- Winter brings snow and ice; plan weather-buffer days November-March
- Nebraska has state income tax but below-national cost of living
- Omaha commute is 15-25 minutes north via US-75
Moving in Bellevue: FAQ.
Why is Bellevue important militarily?
Offutt Air Force Base is home to US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), one of 11 US combatant commands, and responsible for the US nuclear deterrent. The base also hosts the 55th Wing. STRATCOM's mission makes Offutt one of the most strategically important US military installations. Bellevue's economy is heavily tied to Offutt — military families, contractors, and support services shape much of local commerce.
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