Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Gretna
Gretna, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$989
Population
17,844
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Suburban enclave across from the Big Easy
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Charming
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Located just across the Mississippi River from Uptown New Orleans, Gretna is a quaint suburb brimming with historic charm. Historic Downtown Gretna is one of Louisiana’s largest National Historic Register districts, contributing a sense of intrigue to an otherwise tranquil suburb. Among the many attractions in Old Gretna is the Louisiana Fire Museum, the Gretna Blacksmith Shop, and the German-American Cultural Center.
Gretna serves as a suburban refuge, with ample opportunities for shopping and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy access to numerous convenient shopping centers as well as the Mississippi River Trail, Mel Ott Park, and the nearby Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. Quick access to the Crescent City Connection Bridge makes getting around from Gretna simple, especially for those commuting to New Orleans.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,280
Average: $62,557
Education
4,393
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,361
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gretna has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gretna, LA is $720 for a studio, $989 for one bedroom, $1,163 for two bedrooms, and $1,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gretna has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$989/month
702 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
694 Students
Young Audiences Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,073 Students
William Hart Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
541 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
716 Students
Young Audiences Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,073 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-8
211 Students
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
541 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
716 Students
Young Audiences Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
544 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Entergy IMAX Theatre
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
- New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- Audubon Insectarium
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.