Living in Gretna, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gretna · Census data 2020–2024
Gretna has 9,193 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $123,992 (62% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $341,600, the median rent is $1,540/month.
Gretna at a glance
- Population
- 9,193
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $123,992State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $341,600State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,540/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Gretna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gretna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gretna the median home value is $341,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,540 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,163 a month in housing costs.
Gretna median household income
The median household income in Gretna is $123,992 and the income per person is $49,805. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Gretna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,317
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.82
Gretna demographics
- Population
- 9,193
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 3,237
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gretna ›
Education in Gretna
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Gretna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gretna
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Gretna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | 9,193 | $123,992 | $341,600 | $1,540 |
| Springfield | 1,595 | $92,955 | $253,800 | $1,288 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | $85,672 | $238,600 | $1,195 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | $111,679 | $311,000 | $1,269 |
| Cedar Creek | 427 | $118,456 | $391,100 | — |
| La Vista | 16,563 | $81,961 | $260,900 | $1,317 |
| South Bend | 100 | $64,167 | $116,700 | $960 |
| Louisville | 1,449 | $94,208 | $205,600 | $1,198 |
| Boys Town | 809 | $73,750 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Gretna, NE?
The median household income in Gretna is $123,992, 62% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $341,600, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Gretna?
The median gross rent in Gretna is $1,540 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Gretna, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Nebraska median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
What is the median age in Gretna?
The median age in Gretna is 36.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Gretna?
The average commute to work in Gretna is 21 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gretna?
The unemployment rate in Gretna is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gretna?
50.4% 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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