What are the schools like in Gretna, NE?

Gretna is served primarily by GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Gretna?

The median household income in Gretna, NE is $117,553 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Gretna, NE?

Gretna has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.4 inches.

Gretna, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gretna, NE affordable or expensive?

Gretna's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gretna is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,600 and the median rent is $1,357 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gretna, NE?

Gretna has a violent crime rate of 70.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 982.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gretna, NE a Good Place to Live?

Gretna is a small town of 9,019 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $117,553 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Gretna stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gretna is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gretna city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Gretna's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gretna costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gretna, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,357	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$117,553	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gretna's violent crime rate is 70.0 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.0 /100k

Property Crime

982.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gretna is served primarily by GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gretna, NE	National Avg
School District	GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gretna sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 36.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gretna, NE
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	36.4"

Demographics

Metric	Gretna, NE	National Avg
Population	9,019	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Springfield, NE 3 mi Melia, NE 5 mi Chalco, NE 5 mi Papillion, NE 6 mi Richfield, NE 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Gretna

Gretna, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68028

Gretna vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gretna, NE affordable or expensive?

Gretna's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gretna roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $286,600 and median rent is $1,357/month.

What is the crime rate in Gretna, NE?

Gretna's violent crime rate is 70.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 982.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gretna?

Public schools in Gretna are operated by GRETNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gretna, NE a good place to live?

Gretna, NE has a population of 9,019, a median household income of $117,553, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gretna?

Gretna averages 32.4°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 36.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gretna?

Gretna, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68028.

What is the population of Gretna?

The population of Gretna, Nebraska is 9,019 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gretna?

Key numbers for living in Gretna: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $286,600, median household income $117,553, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gretna side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.