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Gretna
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
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Suburb
New Orleans

Gretna

#27 in Best Places to Retire in Louisiana
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Gretna is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 17,836. Gretna is in Jefferson Parish. Living in Gretna offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gretna there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Gretna and residents tend to lean liberal.
    About Gretna...
    Population
    17,836
    Suburb of
    New Orleans
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $205,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $919
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      568.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      73.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      369.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,232.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      153.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Working in Gretna

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,688
    National
    $69,021
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