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Gretna, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,468
Population
4,324/sq mi density
$46,045
Median Income
$29,250 per capita
$242,600
Home Value
$237,862 Zillow
$1,017
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
671
Violent Crime/100K
4,044 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,045 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$242,600 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
671 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$242,600
14% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,521
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$242,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$237,862
Median Sale Price
$225,000
Median List Price
$337,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.6%
Owner-Occupied
51.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,017/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,453/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
10 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
30.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Active Inventory
72
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
48.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $242,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,862 |
| Median Sale Price | $225,000 |
| Median List Price | $337,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $149 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,017 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,453 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.6% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 72 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $149 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,521 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |