Living in Gretna, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gretna · Census data 2020–2024
Gretna has 1,452 residents with a median age of 47.8. The median household income is $33,698 (64% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $138,800, the median rent is $683/month.
Gretna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gretna at a glance
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 47.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,698State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $138,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $683/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 53.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Gretna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gretna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gretna the median home value is $138,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,107 a month in housing costs.
Gretna median household income
The median household income in Gretna is $33,698 and the income per person is $23,535. 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Gretna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 715
- Owner-occupied
- 53.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.4%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.14
Gretna demographics
- Population
- 1,452
- Median age
- 47.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 638
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gretna ›
Education in Gretna
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Gretna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gretna
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.5%
Gretna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | 1,452 | $33,698 | $138,800 | $683 |
| Motley | 987 | $55,529 | $146,900 | $785 |
| Chatham | 1,448 | $58,661 | $174,300 | $1,004 |
| Hurt | 1,361 | $59,000 | $150,600 | $786 |
| Altavista | 3,342 | $51,349 | $142,900 | $910 |
| Penhook | 1,250 | $108,750 | $543,000 | — |
| Blairs | 1,062 | $49,818 | $158,700 | $594 |
| North Shore | 3,638 | $109,951 | $504,400 | $1,133 |
| Union Hall | 1,445 | $103,125 | $694,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gretna, VA?
The median household income in Gretna is $33,698, 64% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $138,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Gretna?
The median gross rent in Gretna is $683 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Gretna, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in Gretna?
The median age in Gretna is 47.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Gretna?
The average commute to work in Gretna is 21 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gretna?
The unemployment rate in Gretna is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gretna?
13.6% 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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