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Gretna, LA


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Gretna, Louisiana

Introduction to Gretna, Louisiana

Gretna, Louisiana, in Jefferson county, is 3 miles SE of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding New Orleans metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Gretna is home to some 17,423 residents.

Gretna History

Originally it was settled in 1836. Gretna was formerly known as Mechanicsham. It was incorporated in 1913. The city is known for the foundation of the popular spice - maker called Zatarain’s in 1889.

Gretna and nearby Attractions

  • West Side Shopping Center
  • German American Cultural Center
  • Bellevue Park
  • Mel Ott Park

Things To Do In Gretna

One can go to the Bellevue Park, Mel Ott Park, and Huey P Long Park for an absolute refreshed feeling. The visitors can even plan a trip to the Gretna Historical Society and the German American Cultural Center in order to explore some of the area's history. The West Side Shopping Center and the Gretna Village Shopping Center will be a satisfying experience for the avid shopper. Heritage Festival takes place around October every year.

Gretna Transportation

One can avail air transportation from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Gretna Higher Education

Higher education institutes that can be attended from the city include Delgado Community College, Tulane University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University - Health Sciences Center, and Southern University at New Orleans.

High Points

Gretna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyGretna Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyGretna Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGretna Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Gretna Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Gretna, LA

Comparing Gretna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women28
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty16
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime13

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