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Skylark-Cryer offers a serene suburban atmosphere in west Omaha
Quiet residential living awaits in Skylark-Cryer, a west Omaha neighborhood characterized by midcentury homes on spacious lots. Although mature trees and ample yards give the area a secluded feel, major highways are less than a mile away, linking residents to Downtown Omaha and other points throughout the city. You don’t have to go far to find the basics, though. Well-known local restaurants, shopping centers and Beveridge Magnet Middle School are within walking distance of many homes.
Skylark-Cryer is a west Omaha neighborhood with well-established homes and businesses.
Homes in Skylark-Cryer are situated amongst mature trees.
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Most midcentury ranch-style homes remain in solid condition
In Skylark-Cryer, midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes sit on land parcels that measure about one-third to half an acre. Many properties have paved driveways, attached garages and large, shaded lawns. Although a lot of houses have been updated over the decades, most retain the strong bones and open floor plans that the era is known for. “Homeowners in Skylark-Cryer are very house proud, and updating their homes is a labor of love,” says Gillian Hanus, an Omaha native and Realtor with Nebraska Realty.
Ranch-style homes are a common sight in Skylark-Cryer.
Skylark-Cryer has many updated ranch-style homes with large, shaded yards.
Many split-level homes dot the streets of Skylark-Cryer.
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The housing market is fairly competitive in Skylark-Cryer
The neighborhood’s median home sale price is around $450,000, an amount well above the citywide median, which is roughly $300,000. Properties usually sell from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$500,000s. Despite the comparatively high prices, listings move in 20 days on average, compared with the national average of 56 days.
Comparing Skylark-Cryer to nearby west Omaha neighborhoods
Most surrounding neighborhoods developed around the same time as Skylark-Cryer and feature similar housing styles. If you want to expand your search, Leawood West offers a higher concentration of single-family homes, and properties sell at roughly the same price point. On the eastern side of I-680, Bel Air/Leawood is closer to downtown and right next door to Happy Hollow Club, a private country club that’s been around for more than a century. However, the median home sale price is around $620,000. If cost is a concern, you might look at houses in Prairie Lane, where the median is about $350,000. Prairie Lane sits right against the interchange of I-80 and I-680, which benefits commuters, but contributes to significant traffic noise.
Where to find neighborhood restaurants and everyday essentials
A small commercial corridor takes up a slice of the neighborhood’s northwestern section. Here you’ll find a handful of dining options, including:
Bagel Bin, where you can choose from a wide variety of sweet and savory bagels
Bailey’s Breakfast & Lunch, a casual spot specializing in house-smoked meats
Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar, a New England-style seafood restaurant serving oysters on the half-shell and po’ boys
Brother Sebastian’s Steak House & Winery, where servers dress as monks in a dining room modeled after a California monastery
Afghan Malal Supermarket is an international market within walking distance of some homes in the neighborhood that sells freshly made gyros and kabobs. More shopping centers are clustered around West Center Road, including Westwood Plaza, which has a Baker’s for bigger grocery hauls, and Bel Air Plaza, home of the dinosaur-themed Prehistoric Putt indoor mini-golf course.
Everyone loves the fresh seafood at Shucks in Skylark-Cryer.
Brother Sebastian's is a favorite among Skylark-Cryer residents.
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Getting around Omaha from Skylark-Cryer
Sidewalks and minimal through traffic make the area fairly walkable and bikeable, so you might be able to run errands without a car. For longer trips, though, you’ll probably need to drive. Omaha Metro buses serve the neighborhood, but not many people use them. Commuters are within about a mile of Interstates 80 and 680, making it easy to connect to downtown Omaha and other destinations. The 15-mile drive to the downtown area typically takes 15 to 20 minutes in light traffic. The same is true for the commutes to the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the business offices in Midtown Omaha, all roughly 10 miles away.
Bus stops can be found near Skylark-Cryer and the surrounding areas.
Commuters have access to major highways that connect to points throughout Omaha.
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Beveridge Magnet Middle School is just outside the neighborhood.
Families have access to nearby public and private schools
The neighborhood is served by Omaha Public Schools. Many homes are within walking distance of Beveridge Magnet Middle School, which serves students in grades 6 through 8 with a focus on global studies and visual and performing arts. Nearby private options include Mary Our Queen, a Catholic school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, and St. Robert Bellarmine, another Catholic elementary school that receives an A from Niche.
Nearby Prairie Lane Park offers pickleball courts, a large public pool and green space.
Where to find parks and outdoor recreation near Skylark-Cryer
For more than 50 years, the community pool at Cryer Park was a popular summer hangout. The pool closed in 2025 due to high repair costs and aging infrastructure, but plans are underway to install new recreational facilities in the vacant space. In the meantime, the park’s tennis and basketball courts are still in place. Several other public green spaces are within about a mile of the neighborhood, including:
Prairie Lane Park, featuring pickleball courts, a baseball diamond and a shaded picnic pavilion
Westwood Golf Course, which has a nine-hole course and a putting green
Westwood Heights Park, with a playground, a splash pad and open grassy areas
Skylark-Cryer’s annual Fourth of July celebration is a longstanding neighborhood tradition. Kids dress in costumes and decorate their bikes for the morning parade. Afterward, neighbors congregate for a block party with games, face painting, live music and refreshments.
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Skylark-Cryer Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Skylark-Cryer, Omaha sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Skylark-Cryer, Omaha over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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