Gretna, NE 68028 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Gretna, NE—68028

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$426,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$141,000

32.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.5%

Median Rent

$1,320

20.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,030

15.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

2.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Gretna, NE

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Gretna, NE is $426,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Gretna, NE are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$426,000	0.2%
Single Family	$427,000	0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Gretna, NE

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gretna, NE is $1,860, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gretna, NE is studios: $1,250, 1-bedrooms: $1,010, 2-bedrooms: $1,150, 3-bedrooms: $2,390, 4-bedrooms: $2,550. The most common rental property sizes in Gretna, NE are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 54.7% and 18.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,320	$1,860
Studio Rent	$1,250	$1,250
1 Bed Rent	$950	$1,010
2 Bed Rent	$1,030	$1,150
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,390
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,550

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.8%

1 Bedroom

18.9%

2 Bedrooms

54.7%

3 Bedrooms

18.4%

4 Bedrooms

4.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.2%

Property Listings — Gretna, NE

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gretna, NE is 54. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$525,000	8.0%
Listing Count	174	2.0%
Listings as % of Homes	2.7%	2.0%
Days on Market	54	-15.0%

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Demographics — Gretna, NE

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gretna, NE has a population of 17,200, which has increased by 26.9% over the past 5 years. Gretna, NE is a popular place for families, as children make up 35.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 54.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	17,200	26.9%
% Under 18	35.1%	4.5%
% Seniors	8.3%	-5.7%
% WFH	15.4%	156.7%
% w/ College Degree	54.7%	3.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gretna, NE is a predominantly white area, with 92.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 0.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gretna, NE is hispanic, making up 3.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.8% of the population in Gretna, NE, and this percentage has decreased by 52.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	92.9%	-0.2%
% Black	0.2%	-66.7%
% Hispanic	3.3%	6.5%
% Asian	0.2%	-71.4%
% Foreign Born	0.8%	-52.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Gretna, NE

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 45 mortgage originations in Gretna, NE, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 13.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Gretna, NE. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	45
% Conventional Loans	93.0%
% Government Loans	7.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Gretna, NE

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Gretna, NE under the Section 8 program is 1.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Gretna, NE, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	16
Total Units Section 8	16
% Rentals under Section 8	1.9%
% Occupied Section 8	95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$320	$950	$1,270
2 Bedroom	$490	$1,030	$1,520
3 Bedroom	-$280	$2,300	$2,020
4 Bedroom	$250	$2,000	$2,250

Gretna, NE—68028

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gretna, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gretna, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gretna, NE

Demographics — Gretna, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gretna, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gretna, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gretna, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gretna, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$426,000
Median Household Income	$141,000

Gretna, NE—68028

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gretna, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gretna, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gretna, NE

Demographics — Gretna, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gretna, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gretna, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gretna, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gretna, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Omaha, NE

South Bend, NE

Springfield, NE

Omaha, NE

Ashland, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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