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Gretna, Louisiana · ZIP 70053

Gretna — ZIP 70053

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Gretna (70053) scores 55/100 — Fair for Gretna. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $223K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$223K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$223K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,380

Violent Crime

1,135

Property Crime

8,245

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesPK–05355
98%
92%
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies06–12527
83%
95%
Ruppel Academie FrancaisePK–08362
75%
85%
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolPK–05671
25%
21%
William Hart Elementary SchoolPK–05320
22%
32%
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolPK–05342
8%
17%
Young Audiences Charter High School09–12643
3%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

16,409

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70053 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70053 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70053 is approximately $223K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70053 in Gretna has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.