Shreveport, LA
Population 183,483 · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA. Moving to or from Shreveport? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
183,483
Cost of living (RPP)
84.766
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$135,092
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $48,465 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $178,100 |
| Median gross rent | $980/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.43 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 84.766 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 72.558, goods 93.691, services 52.286. Source: BEA, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
37°F
July high
94°F
Annual snow
0.9"
Annual precipitation 51.4". Station: SHREVEPORT, LA US (3.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$135,092
ZHVI YoY
-2.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,145/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Total employment (MSA)
170,470
Median wage (annual)
$39,150
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 23,700 | $36,480 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 16,310 | $29,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 16,190 | $22,900 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 15,220 | $34,870 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 15,190 | $69,280 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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