At a Glance
Median Income
$93,438
$28,638 per capita
Home Value
$289,700
Zillow: $420,868
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
16.8% smoking rate
How New Gretna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Gretna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Gretna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Gretna residents earn a median household income of $93,438 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,638. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Gretna is $289,700 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,868. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
36.5% of adults in New Gretna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Gretna has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$93,438
Per Capita$28,638
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,700
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$420,868
Housing Units105
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in New Gretna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.