Gretna, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 7,642 housing units in Gretna.
This represents a 4.3% decline from 7,987 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 7,642 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Gretna is about 50%.
Gretna's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.4%.
Average household size is 2.4 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Gretna were built after 1958.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 2.50% |
| One Bedroom | 24.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 30.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.35 |
Median year structure was built | 1957 |
Median Value of occupied units | $75,400 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $65,900 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.45 |
Median year structure was built | 1962 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $336 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 41.70% |
| Debt Free | 49% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.7% |