Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Gretna
Gretna, NE Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,322
Population
4,364
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Growing suburb in a convenient locale
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Growing
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Welcoming
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Located about halfway between Omaha and Lincoln, Gretna is a tranquil suburb on the rise. In addition to its many townhomes, houses, and apartments already available for rent, Gretna is developing even more housing options to accommodate the growing community. Gretna residents enjoy a peaceful suburban environment, with plenty of scenic residential neighborhoods and ample restaurants and shops strewn along U.S. 6.
Gretna sits within minutes of numerous outdoor destinations, including Calco Hills Recreation Area, Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, and the Elkhorn and Platte rivers, as well as the renowned Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard. Excellent shopping is also just a short drive away at the expansive Nebraska Crossing Outlets. Convenience to I-80 connects Gretna residents to Omaha, Lincoln, and much more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,105
Average: $128,159
Education
1,324
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,670
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gretna has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gretna, NE is $1,218 for a studio, $1,329 for one bedroom, $1,566 for two bedrooms, and $2,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gretna has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,329/month
851 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gretna, NE is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
HARVEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,729 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
6 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schramm Park State Recreational Area
- Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
- Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
- Two Rivers State Recreation Area
- Louisville State Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Eppley Airfield
- Lincoln
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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.