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Gretna

#56 in Best Places to Retire in Louisiana
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
  • 49 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Gretna is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 17,888. 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
    17,888

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $167,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $853
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Gretna Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      395.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      55.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      345.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,566.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      178.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%

    Working in Gretna

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,260
    National
    $55,322
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    Gretna Reviews

    49 reviews
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    Gretna is a great little place to live, on the Mississippi River. There is an excellent police department, always policing and available. They have some of the best equipment at the station. It is an excellent place to live- many restaurants & bars, and a wonderful festival, The Gretna Heritage Festival with music groups, who are both internationally known and local talent. The schools are not the best, Gretna Elementary and Thomas Jefferson High School are advanced. Students often attend parochial schools across the river in New Orleans. I feel very safe in Gretna and am anxious to visit soon.
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    Gretna is a very quaint city outside of New Orleans, LA. Historic, or "Old Gretna," as it is called, is a quiet community. It is perfect for families and is very safe. Gretna Policeman are always on the lookout and there are rarely any disturbances. There are many great shopping locations, along with restaurants with great food. Anything that you are looking for can be found in Gretna! While it is a small, calm suburb, it is only about a 15-20 minute drive from downtown New Orleans. Gretna is truly the best of both worlds.
    The city of Gretna is very calm and an easy place to live in. Everything is pretty close and you can get around things quickly. The neighborhood I live in is calm and the neighbors around me are very welcoming and nice. I recommend living in the city of Gretna, especially since I have been living here for about 20 years!