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9. Bellevue, NE
Bellevue, NE
Median home price: $120,000
Median family income: $69,192

With its initial growth spurred by Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue has seen a new burst - thanks to a strong civilian presence. Despite the expansion, home prices and the cost of consumer goods and services remain significantly lower than the national average.

It was once overshadowed by nearby Omaha, but Bellevue's population has been growing thanks to an improved economy and better freeway access, spurring an expansion in commercial, industrial, and residential construction.  --A.C.

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Last updated July 18 2008: 12:35 PM ET
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