The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70053 sells for about $257,400, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.02% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,060 a month.
ZIP 70053 — Gretna
The 70053 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following recent volatility. While inventory levels have increased, demand remains steady among budget-conscious buyers, keeping the market in a balanced state.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and budget-conscious families seeking proximity to New Orleans without the higher price points of the city center, as well as investors looking for stable rental yields.
Median prices moved down 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 28.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70053, Jefferson Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Gretna area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. Local law enforcement maintains a consistent presence to address regional trends.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which offers a mix of magnet and traditional neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is located in a low-lying region of Southeast Louisiana, making flood insurance and windstorm coverage critical components of property ownership due to hurricane and storm surge risks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the New Orleans metropolitan employment core, with local development focused on infill projects and the revitalization of historic Gretna districts.
Property taxes are assessed by Jefferson Parish based on a millage rate structure; homeowners may qualify for a homestead exemption on their primary residence to reduce the taxable value.
Residents typically commute via the West Bank Expressway and the Huey P. Long Bridge or the Crescent City Connection to reach downtown New Orleans, with travel times averaging 25.5 minutes.
The area features access to the Mississippi River levee paths, local community parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of historic Gretna and nearby Terrytown.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from a workforce-heavy demographic, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family rental options.
The economy is heavily influenced by the broader New Orleans-Metairie metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, tourism, and maritime industries.
The area relies on highway corridors like the West Bank Expressway for regional connectivity, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure.
The Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish school and municipal taxes, with specific flood control districts managed by the local levee authority.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's classification as a high-risk flood zone, requiring mandatory flood insurance for most mortgage holders.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure document detailing the condition of the home and any known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes based on ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides green space and recreational facilities for local residents.
A scenic path along the levee used for walking, jogging, and cycling.
Features local restaurants, shops, and cultural landmarks.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.