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Is Gretna a Good Place to Live? Gretna, Nebraska: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Gretna ranks #173 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #33 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 153) and high household income ($123,992, #16 of 234), and trails on high rents ($1,540/mo, #188 of 231).
Gretna by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Gretna's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Gretna: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Gretna safe?
What is the cost of living in Gretna?
Gretna's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,540/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $428,058, 53% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
| Measure | Gretna | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 91.9#310 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $428,058#689 of 1,187 | $280,673 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,698/mo#500 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $341,600#635 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,540/mo#746 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 14.9%#62 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Gretna housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Gretna is in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro.
Nebraska housing market →Is Gretna safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Gretna alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Gretna crime rate or rank it on safety. Nebraska as a whole records 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Gretna?
The median household in Gretna earns $123,992, 49% above the US figure of $83,163 and 62% above Nebraska ($76,376). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Gretna | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $123,992#131 of 1,312 | $76,376 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 4.2%#59 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.6% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Gretna?
The median resident of Gretna is 36.3 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 50.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Gretna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 36.3 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 50.4%#260 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 75.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Gretna's schools and health?
Gretna's 5 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 15.2 students per teacher and $11,616 spent per pupil. 33.7% of adults are obese and 8.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Gretna | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 98%#2 of 1,063 | 87.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 15.2#498 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $11,616#1003 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 33.7%#673 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.5%#145 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 12.5%#31 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.5%#106 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,171 students are enrolled in Gretna's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Gretna?
The average commute in Gretna is 21.1 minutes (Nebraska 19.9); 0% of workers take transit and 17.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Gretna scores 10.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #653 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.9°F and winters 26.1°F, with 33.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Gretna | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 21.1 min#430 of 1,312 | 19.9 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 2.5%#103 of 1,312 | 4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 77.9% | 75.8% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.4% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 17.3% | 9.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.4#653 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.4 | 14 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 37.4 | 17.5 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 50 | 28.3 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 62 | 38.5 | 3.3 |
| May | 72.4 | 50.7 | 5 |
| Jun | 82.7 | 61.8 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 85.9 | 65.8 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 63.5 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 54.3 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 64.4 | 41.5 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 49.2 | 28.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 36.5 | 18.7 | 1.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gretna.
| Measure | Gretna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.7°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 73.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 26.1°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 33.2 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gretna.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Gretna?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Gretna | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 32#85 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#517 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sarpy County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sarpy County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.031% | 99% of counties |
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0027% | 80% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0046% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0019% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Gretna compare with similar-size cities?
Gretna is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #33 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 9,193.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #173 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
| Tanaina, AKPop. 9,646 | #923 | 51.4 | $105,536 | $1,398/mo | no data | 37.9 min |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #804 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 | 18.7 min |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #282 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data | 24 min |
| Havre, MTPop. 9,258 | #1228 | 43.8 | $50,329 | $844/mo | 763 | 10.5 min |
| Bridgeport, WVPop. 9,252 | #269 | 62.8 | $100,022 | $1,105/mo | 74 | 18.9 min |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #603 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro | 17.2 min |
| Old Orchard Beach, MEPop. 9,244 | #295 | 62.2 | $60,050 | $1,246/mo | 157 | 22 min |
| Claymont, DEPop. 8,786 | #805 | 53.3 | $74,712 | $1,306/mo | no data | 26.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Gretna compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Gretna ranks #2 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 65.3 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 62% above the Nebraska median. Homes are 53% above the typical Nebraska home.
| City | Rank in NE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #1 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #2 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #3 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 |
| Lincoln, NEPop. 294,856 | #5 | 60.2 | $71,867 | $1,086/mo | 427 |
| Norfolk, NEPop. 26,054 | #6 | 58.4 | $58,884 | $875/mo | 221 |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #7 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 |
| Columbus, NEPop. 24,488 | #8 | 58.3 | $64,626 | $892/mo | 87 |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #9 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 |
| Omaha, NEPop. 488,837 | #10 | 56.8 | $73,201 | $1,187/mo | 350 |
| Hastings, NEPop. 25,008 | #11 | 56.7 | $64,048 | $858/mo | 239 |
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #12 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data |
| Gering, NEPop. 8,550 | #13 | 55.6 | $75,093 | $823/mo | 105 |
| South Sioux City, NEPop. 13,907 | #14 | 54.2 | $68,223 | $1,127/mo | 166 |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #15 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #16 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #17 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #18 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #19 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #20 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 |
All 20 Nebraska cities we track, by overall score. Nebraska statewide: median income $76,376, violent crime 218.4 per 100,000.
How is Gretna's score calculated?
Gretna scores 65.3 out of 100, #173 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nebraska's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Gretna. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
77.4 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Gretna. Similar-size median 56.5.
69.7 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Gretna's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
65.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Gretna's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
69.4 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Gretna. Similar-size median 50.8.
86.5 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Gretna. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
30.0 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Gretna. Similar-size median 48.3.
51.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Gretna's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
49.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
68.9 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Gretna alone.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Gretna's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Gretna has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Gretna
Is Gretna, NE a good place to live?
Gretna ranks #173 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #33 of 234 towns and #2 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 153) and high household income ($123,992, #16 of 234), and trails on high rents ($1,540/mo, #188 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Gretna?
Gretna's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,540/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $428,058, 53% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
Is Gretna safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Gretna alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Gretna crime rate or rank it on safety. Nebraska as a whole records 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Gretna?
The median household in Gretna earns $123,992, 49% above the US figure of $83,163 and 62% above Nebraska ($76,376). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Gretna?
Median rent in Gretna is $1,540/mo (Census), #746 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,698/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 14.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Gretna?
The typical home value in Gretna is $428,058, up 1.7% in a year, against $280,673 for Nebraska and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $341,600.
How are the public schools in Gretna?
Gretna's 5 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 15.2 students per teacher and $11,616 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Gretna?
The average commute is 21.1 minutes, #430 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.9 minutes across Nebraska. 2.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Gretna?
Gretna averages 50.7°F over the year, 73.9°F in summer and 26.1°F in winter, with 33.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Gretna walkable?
Gretna scores 10.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #653 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Gretna at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Gretna?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Gretna?
Gretna has 9,193 residents. The median resident of Gretna is 36.3 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 50.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Gretna compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Gretna ranks #2 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 65.3 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 62% above the Nebraska median. Homes are 53% above the typical Nebraska home.
What cities are similar in size to Gretna?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Gretna's population of 9,193 are Tanaina, AK (#923 overall), Berlin, NH (#804 overall), Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI (#282 overall), Havre, MT (#1228 overall), and Bridgeport, WV (#269 overall). Gretna is #173.