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Gretna, Louisiana

city · Jefferson Parish

At a glance

17,389
Population
$257,400
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$243,646
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,060/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$43,110
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
80.4%
Homes with broadband
49.13%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost16% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
My Le's Beauty College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates75.7%
College graduates24.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Gretna
This page provides information relative to incentives available to residents and businesses within the City. In addition to incentives, the City pursues other economic development activities that support the Gretna Comprehensive Plan. The City works extensively with the Jefferson Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) to address economic development needs that balance job and wealth creation with quality-of-life issues.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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