Checked
Housing Affordability in Gretna, LA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 45.9%
- Louisiana 30.8%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 70.4%
- Louisiana 54.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.8%
- Louisiana 20.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,940/mo
- Louisiana $1,604/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,51770.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more79721.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,91153.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 50.0% or more
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $488/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 6.0
How it compares
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna, LA | 45.9% | 70.4% | 21.8% | 50.0% or more |
| Jefferson Parish | 34.4% | 54.4% | 23.1% | 32.5% |
| Louisiana | 30.8% | 54.8% | 20.6% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Gretna, LA?
- In Gretna, LA, 45.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Gretna compare with Louisiana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Gretna is 45.9%, compared with 30.8% for Louisiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates