Saunders County offers the best of both worlds: quick access to Omaha and Lincoln with the ease of small-town living. In Wahoo, the county seat, and Ashland, neighbors know one another, commute times are manageable, and weekends are built around the Platte River landscape, farmers markets, and hometown festivals. With I-80 nearby, major employers, universities, and medical centers stay comfortably within reach.
Outdoor time is part of the routine. Cast a line or paddle at Lake Wanahoo State Recreation Area, managed by Nebraska Game and Parks, then circle the shore on bikes or birdwatch for migrating cranes. Aviation and space enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, a regional standout for hands-on exhibits. Families often branch out to Eugene T. Mahoney State Park and the Wildlife Safari Park, while local ballfields and the Saunders County Fair keep calendars full close to home.
Schools earn strong community support, with academics, arts, and athletics anchored by Wahoo Public Schools and Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools; private and early-learning options add flexibility. Housing spans historic farmsteads, in-town bungalows, and new builds near trailheads and lakes, and expanding fiber internet supports remote work. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or buying for the first time, Agent Pronto can connect you with a proven local agent to guide both buyers and sellers from search to closing.