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La Vista, NE

Founded 1960Sarpy CountyElev. 338 m
Population
16,594
Median home
$244,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About La Vista

La Vista is a city in Nebraska with about 16,594 residents. La Vista was founded in 1960 and sits in Sarpy County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $78,145. Homes carry a median value of $244,900, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.9%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,594
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$78,145
Per-capita income
$42,670
Poverty rate
5.6%
High-school grad or higher
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
13.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.6%
Black4.9%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office22.1%
Service16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$244,900
Median gross rent
$1,267/mo
Owner-occupied
53.7%
Median year built
1992
Households
7,157
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

La Vista has 5 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading55%
Math49%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

LA VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 78
G STANLEY HALL ELEMENTARY SCHElementaryGrades -16
LA VISTA WEST ELEMENTARY SCHElementaryGrades -16
PARKVIEW HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16
PORTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
La Vista62
Nebraska199
United States386
44% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime20% below national
La Vista1,563
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
46% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, La Vista Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around La Vista.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sarpy County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

La Vista is in Sarpy County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

La Vista was founded in 1960 and sits in Sarpy County. Elevation ~338 m.

Map of La Vista
La Vista, NE
Where La Vista is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Big Papillion Creek Bridge
Notable people from La Vista
Jeremy SlechtaKenzo Cotton
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Nearby cities
Ralston (2 mi)Papillion (3 mi)Omaha (6 mi)Gretna (8 mi)Bellevue (9 mi)Plattsmouth (15 mi)

Common questions

La Vista — frequently asked

What is the population of La Vista, Nebraska?
La Vista has a population of about 16,594, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in La Vista?
The median home value in La Vista is $244,900, and the median gross rent is $1,267/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is La Vista safe? What is the crime rate?
La Vista Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 62 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does La Vista face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sarpy County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in La Vista?
La Vista has 5 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in La Vista?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near La Vista. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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