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About Gretna
Gretna is the Jefferson Parish seat, a West Bank city of about 4.5 square miles sitting directly across the Mississippi River from New Orleans (explorelouisiana.com, read September 24, 2026). Settled in the mid-1800s by German immigrants, it holds two nationally recognized historic districts and a cultural district along Huey P.
Home prices in Gretna
The median listing price in Gretna is $275,000.
Top places in Gretna
- Gretna Historic District — National Register district along Huey P. Long Avenue with 19th-century Creole cottages (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Gretna Heritage Festival / Gretna Fest — October festival on the riverfront with multiple music stages and cultural villages.
- German-American Cultural Center — museum of Gretna's.
- Gretna Historical Society Museum Complex — blacksmith shop, Louisiana Fire Museum, and historic cottages.
- Riverfront Amphitheater — levee-top concert venue with skyline views.
- Gretna Farmers Market — weekly Saturday market under the covered market at Huey P. Long near 4th Street.
- David Crockett Fire Hall — historic fire station landmark.
Commuting from Gretna
- Drive to downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection (US-90 Business): approximately 10–15 minutes in normal traffic.
- The Canal Street–Algiers Point ferry gives West Bank residents a foot-passenger link to the French Quarter from nearby Algiers.
- Peak-hour bridge traffic can add 15+ minutes; many commuters work around the rhythm of the crossing.
Schools in Gretna
Public schools: Jefferson Parish Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Gretna FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gretna, LA?
The median listing price in Gretna is $275,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Gretna, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans via the Crescent City Connection (US-90 Business): approximately 10–15 minutes in normal traffic. - Which school district serves Gretna, LA?
Gretna is served by Jefferson Parish Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.