Gretna, LA

Living in Gretna

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 48
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 46
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Schools 66
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Residents

18k Population +146 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$738 Median Monthly Rent +$98 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
LP gas1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gretna

United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
Jefferson Parish52

Property Crime in Gretna

United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
Jefferson Parish69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 5 0
Feb 56 5 0
Mar 62 5 0
Apr 69 4 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 8 0
Jul 83 7 0
Aug 83 6 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 62 4 0
Dec 55 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gretna

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding16
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gretna, LA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gretna, LA

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Elmwood Park Academy
1 miles, SE
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St Anthony School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Gretna, LA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gretna, LA

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Touro Infirmary
3 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Gretna, LA

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