At a Glance
Median Income
$38,214
$20,438 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
Zillow: $91,709
Median Rent
$636/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.6%
22.1% smoking rate
How Gretna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gretna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gretna a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gretna residents earn a median household income of $38,214 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,438. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 908 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gretna is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,709. Median rent is $636/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
14.2% of adults in Gretna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gretna has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,405
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,214
Per Capita$20,438
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,708M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$636
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$91,709
Housing Units612
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity49.6%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death12,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation244 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gretna was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.