At a Glance
Median Income
$118,765
$46,922 per capita
Home Value
$326,000
Zillow: $428,058
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
9.6% 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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gretna residents earn a median household income of $118,765 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,922. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,552 business establishments, including 325 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gretna is $326,000 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,058. Median rent is $1,467/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
53.1% of adults in Gretna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gretna has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population9,117
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,765
Per Capita$46,922
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,671M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$326,000
Rent$1,467
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$428,058
Housing Units3,238
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,177 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Gretna was founded in 1886.
The median home in Gretna was built in 2003.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 325 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.