Shreveport, Louisiana
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Shreveport.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Shreveport?
Shreveport planning snapshot: population 176,578, housing index 66 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog), median home $178,100, median rent $980, and income near $48,465. Expect 94°F summer highs, 41°F winter lows, and about 20-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 779.5 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 66U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $178,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $980U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $48,465U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 20 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 779.5per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 94°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Shreveport compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 176,578City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $48,465Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year38% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 66ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year34% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $178,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year41% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $980City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year27% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 20 min20% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 779.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)33% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 4899.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)59% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 94°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 41°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 48.9 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals48% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 264As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (268)U.S. 268
Population trend
Shreveport declined 12.3% from 201,437 in 2010 to 176,578 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Shreveport expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Shreveport runs 34 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 66 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $178,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $980 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Shreveport?
Budget first around $980/month rent or $178,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $178,100
- Median rent $980/month
- Median household income $48,465
What is the job market like in Shreveport?
Labor-market context for Shreveport: unemployment 4.5% and median income $48,465. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $48,465
How long is the typical commute in Shreveport?
Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way in Shreveport. Walk Score estimates around 35 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 20 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Shreveport safer than similar U.S. cities?
Shreveport's FBI-derived violent rate (~779.5/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 779.5 per 100k
- Property 4899.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Shreveport?
Shreveport's climate profile: 94°F summer peaks, 41°F winter mornings, 48.9" annual rainfall, and 264 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 94°F
- Winter low 41°F
- 48.9 in rain · 264 sunny days
Gulf moisture, festival culture, and floodplain risk are everyday considerations. Expect summer highs near 94°F and winter lows around 41°F. Average one-way commute time is about 20 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 35/100. Labor-market readings near 4.5% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 779.5 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Relocators eyeing Shreveport, Louisiana will find roughly 176,578 residents within city limits. With median income around $48,465 and a cost index of 66, the market reads among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs. Entry home prices around $178,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Shreveport is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Shreveport with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Shreveport city, 1600000US2270000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Caddo Parish, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00053905 SHREVEPORT DWTN AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10