Papillion, Neb.
Nearest major city: Omaha
Population: 16,428
Median family income: $92,077
Median home price: $145,000
Unemployment rate: 4.5%
Violent crime index: 13
Papillion was one of the best affordable suburbs overall on this year's list. Golf courses, nature trails, parks, and recreational opportunities near Papio Creek and Walnut Creek can be found. Many residents of this bedroom community commute to Omaha, about 20 minutes away. Students in the Papillion area score above the national and Nebraska average on the American College Test, according to the city's Web site.
