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Metairie, LA vs Gretna, LA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Gretna is 3.4% longer than it is for residents of Metairie.
- 51.5% fewer residents of Gretna work from home compared to residents of Metairie.

Transportation
 Metairie, LAGretna, LAUnited States
 Commute Time212427
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 Commute Mode
 Metairie, LAGretna, LAUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.9%76.5%73.2%
 Carpool11.5%14.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%1.8%4.2%
 Bicycle0.2%1.1%0.5%
 Walk1.9%1.6%2.5%
 Work at Home7.1%3.4%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Metairie, LAGretna, LAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%3.0%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.9.2%7.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.0%17.3%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.22.9%20.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.4%14.7%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.0%5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.2%12.8%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.3%2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%3.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.8%3.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%6.5%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.2%3.4%2.9%

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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Gretna    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Gretna has a wonderful family oriented culture, but not much in the way of  More

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Over 16 years ago

gretna is a beautiful, humbel place to live .i love it. it's quiet and  More

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