Living in Gretna, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gretna · Census data 2020–2024
Gretna has 17,389 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $43,110 (29% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $257,400, the median rent is $1,060/month.
Gretna at a glance
- Population
- 17,389
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $43,110State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $257,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,060/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gretna a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 19% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Gretna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gretna the median home value is $257,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,940 a month in housing costs.
Gretna median household income
The median household income in Gretna is $43,110 and the income per person is $29,607. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Gretna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,352
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.16
Gretna demographics
- Population
- 17,389
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 7,544
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gretna ›
Education in Gretna
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Gretna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gretna
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.4%
Gretna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
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What is the median household income in Gretna, LA?
The median household income in Gretna is $43,110, 29% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gretna?
The median home value in Gretna is $257,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Gretna?
The median gross rent in Gretna is $1,060 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gretna, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 19% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Gretna?
The median age in Gretna is 38.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Gretna?
The average commute to work in Gretna is 25 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gretna?
The unemployment rate in Gretna is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gretna?
24.5% of adults in Gretna have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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