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Ranked #3 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
Ranked #3 Most Congested Cities
Ranked #4 Sleepless Cities 2011
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Population:16,688
Pop. Change:-4%
State: Louisiana
Metro Area: New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner Metro Area
County: Jefferson County
City:Gretna
Zip Code:70053, 70054, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Gretna, Louisiana

As of 2011, Gretna's population is 16,688 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.24 percent.

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The median home cost in Gretna is $130,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.36 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Gretna's cost of living is 9.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Gretna public schools spend $5,668 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Gretna.

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The unemployment rate in Gretna is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Gretna jobs have Increased by 0.03 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Gretna's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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