Why Live in Malcolm X
Malcolm X is a historic Omaha neighborhood that is the birthplace of its namesake. Just north of downtown, this community is home to a mix of long-time residents and newcomers drawn to its proximity to the city's core. Over the past two decades, Omaha has invested in upgrading nearby commercial areas, benefiting local businesses and schools. Common home styles include turn-of-the-century cottages, bungalows and mid-20th-century ranch-style homes, many of which have spacious front lawns and elm-shaded streets. Adams Park, a 60-acre green space bordering the neighborhood, offers basketball and tennis courts, a playground, a pond, and walking paths, along with the Adams Park Community Center. Also in the neighborhood is the Malcolm X Foundation, located at his birth site, which includes a cultural center, museum, community garden and radio station. Local restaurants include Cajun Kitchen and Hartland Bar-B-Que. Residents can buy groceries from K-N-J Grocery Store and a Walmart Neighborhood Market. U.S. Route 75 provides direct access to downtown Omaha, about 4 miles southeast. Commuters can also take the Metro Transit Omaha buses. Eppley Airfield is just over 5 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malcolm X a good place to live?
Malcolm X is a good place to live. Malcolm X is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Malcolm X is a suburban neighborhood. Malcolm X has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $35,925 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Malcolm X are renters, with 60.3% of residents renting and 39.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Malcolm X can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Malcolm X neighborhood guide.
Is Malcolm X, NE a safe neighborhood?
Malcolm X, NE is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Malcolm X?
The median home price in Malcolm X is $147,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $29,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $32K a year to afford the median home price in Malcolm X. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Malcolm X is $36K.
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Home Trends in Malcolm X, NE
On average, homes in Malcolm X, Omaha sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Malcolm X, Omaha over the last 12 months is $160,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$146,250
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$147,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%