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Gretna, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

charlottewalker2021

Gretna quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 15 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Gretna sits at 671.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. Median household income is $46,045, which feels on the lower side for the are...

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Gianna Kim

Best restaurants in Gretna?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $242,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 17,468, Gretna is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs ar...

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Noah K.

Best restaurants in Gretna?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $242,600, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has inves...

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Riley Diaz

Things Gretna needs to improve

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 6 years and With a population of 17,468, Gretna is a small town. Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Propert...

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Levi White

Is it worth buying in Gretna?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $46,045 in Gretna. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Gianna Kim

Biggest downsides of living in Gretna?

Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 17,468 people. The median home value here is around $242,600, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...

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Riley Diaz

Best hidden gems in Gretna

Alright, Just moved here 5 months ago and Poverty rate is 20.5%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $242,600, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,017/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Natalie W.

Anyone regret moving to Gretna?

OK so I work in energy and Poverty rate is 20.5%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd ...

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Noah K.

Top 5 things I love about Gretna

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Natalie W.

Internet providers in Gretna?

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,017 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 17,468 people. Poverty rate is 20.5%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not s...

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