At a Glance
Median Income
$46,045
$29,250 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
Zillow: $242,127
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
447/100K
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
18.9% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gretna residents earn a median household income of $46,045 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,250. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gretna is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,127. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Gretna reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,800/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Gretna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gretna has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,468
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density4,324/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,045
Per Capita$29,250
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
B+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,017
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$242,127
Housing Units8,521
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent447/100K
Property3,800/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation-1 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Gretna was founded in 1836.
The median home in Gretna was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.