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Gretna, VA
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Population: 1,310
Home Price: $115,900
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Overview
Gretna is a small town in the state of Virginia with a population of 1,310. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Gretna has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
19.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Gretna, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,472
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,350
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
28.1%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Median Age
53.6
42.8
42.3
Gender
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Male
41.5%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
58.5%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Gretna
Virginia
United States
White
58.6%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
36.2%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.0%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$115,900
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$427
$1,085
$801
Family Households
32.7%
32.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
43.9%
43.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
45.1%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
54.9%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Gretna
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
15.2%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.7%
36.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.7%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.4%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
78.5%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
76.5%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
0.0
36.1
38.0
Robbery
0.0
29.3
40.7
Assault
83.5
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Gretna
Virginia
United States
Burglary
83.5
194.9
336.1
Theft
501.3
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
167.1
109.6
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gretna, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
bakery
beer
sweet tea
hibachi
tastes
gumbo
hotdogs
seasoning
vegetarian
burgers
vegan
snack
tacos
steak
drinks
meal
restaurant
meat
wine
pizza
nascar
racing
nfl
football
teams
high school football
pro wrestling
wrestling
basketball
athletics
atv riding
baseball
nba
coaches
hoops
recruiting
outdoors
athletic
athletes
coaching
creativity
designs
showcasing
collection
illustration
paintings
literature
poster
artists
nascar
tv shows
switch code sw
atv riding
horror movies
starwars
junk
adventures
outdoors
books
tv
drama
tv shows
pro wrestling
sports
comedy
publicity
promotions
hip hop
ent
hub
advertising
space
fourwheelers
sports
clean air
atv riding
mountains
campground
beach
summer
rec
mountain
winter
bakery
aprons
wristbands
black friday
grocery store
free shipping
menards
gift card
sams club
pickup
cart
designs
coupons
discounted
glass bottles
stickers
advertising
deals
walmart
restaurant
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