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A historic neighborhood named in honor of the human rights activist
Malcolm X is a historic neighborhood near downtown Omaha, named in honor of the human rights leader born here in 1925. "Malcolm X is a thriving and dynamic neighborhood. It has a unique mix of families who have lived here for generations, as well as newer residents who want to be close to the energy of downtown Omaha,” says Tina Sempeck, Realtor with eXp Realty. Located in the heart of the historic area often referred to simply as “north of Downtown,” Malcolm X is enjoying the fruits of its improving surroundings. Over the past 20 years, the City of Omaha has been upgrading nearby commercial areas, an effort that enhances both businesses and schools in the area.
Malcom X is named after the civil rights leader who lived in Omaha.
The Malcolm X Foundation is a 17-acre cultural center located at the heart of the neighborhood.
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Cottages and bungalows line narrow streets
Malcolm X homes line the gridded streets just west of Adams Park. Spacious front lawns provide a sparse suburban feel, while narrow, elm-shaded sidewalks offer walkability within the neighborhood. Though some homes have paved driveways, Many residents park along the street. “Homes really hold their value,” says Sempeck. “So, the neighborhood is considered a particularly smart investment.” Turn-of-the-century one- and two-story cottages, bungalows, and some mid-20th-century ranch-style homes are most common. Prices typically range from $80,000 to $170,000.
The homes of Malcolm X sit on a hill side.
Homes in the Malcolm X neighborhood are lightened closely together and have smaller yards.
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Adams Park and The Malcolm X Foundation
Bordering the neighborhood to the east, Adams Park sprawls with 60 acres of green space, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground, a pond and walking paths. The park is also home to the Adams Park Community Center, a recreational facility offering classes, programs and events for all ages. When summer arrives, Camp Adams bustles with activity, offering a week of games, archery, crafts and campfire songs for kids in Grades 1 through 7. The neighborhood is also a short drive to Fontenelle Park and Carter Lake.
The Malcolm X Foundation sits at his birth site at 3448 Evans Street and is an international cultural center and museum that recently received $20 million from the State of Nebraska for expansion and enhancements. The 17-acre site also includes a community garden and a radio station.
Adams Park is a sixty-one-acre park just east of the Malcolm X neighborhood.
Adams Park has many trails and playground equipment for the kids.
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Making educational strides
Built in 1973, King Elementary was named in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making it the first Omaha Public School named after a Black leader and activist. Located within the neighborhood, this school offers prekindergarten through fifth grade and scores a C-minus on Niche. Students can continue their education at Monroe Middle School, which also received a C-minus. Rated B-minus on Niche, Benson Magnet High School focuses on three Career Academies: Design and Construction, Business and Entrepreneurship and Health Professions. It also offers a strong athletic program, including tennis, baseball, softball, swimming and wrestling. Benson made news in 2023 by breaking ground on a $6.6 million, 10,000-square-foot construction project that will create a two-story healthcare center inside the school while simultaneously renovating the north entrance. This community clinic will provide healthcare resources for locals and experience for aspiring healthcare workers as they shadow professionals in the field. This ambitious project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2024.
King Elementary School serves students in PK through K-6.
Benson High 3.
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Classic BBQ joints and locally-grown produce
On North 30th Street, Cajun Kitchen serves up Southern fare from a modest corner storefront. Locally owned Hartland Bar-B-Que is a popular barbeque in casual, no-frills digs about 2 miles west of the neighborhood. Their meat is smoked pit-style daily. The family-owned K-N-J Grocery Store provides last-minute staples and fresh, locally sourced produce. For a broader selection, there's a Walmart Neighborhood Market located about 2.5 miles southwest of Malcolm X. Style of Evolution is a Black—and veteran-owned fashion-forward clothing store located on North 24th Street that features suits, formal wear and dress shoes.
Hartland Bar-B-Que is a favorite near Malcom X.
Hardy Coffee Co. roasts its coffee in-house.
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Travel in Malcolm X and beyond
U.S. Route 75 runs north to south, just east of Malcolm X, providing direct access to downtown Omaha about 4 miles southeast. Though the neighborhood is largely car-dependent, Metro Transit Omaha offers public transportation through several bus stops along Bedford Avenue and North 40th Street. For longer-distance travel, Eppley Airfield is about 5.5 miles east.
There is a transit station near Malcom X that many use to get around town.
Public transportation can be found throughout the Malcolm X neighborhood.
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Crime
The neighborhood has a CAP index score of nine out of 10 for homicide, higher than the U.S. average of four.
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On average, homes in Malcolm X, Omaha sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Malcolm X, Omaha over the last 12 months is $147,880, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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