Here's what it costs to live in Shreveport, Louisiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $987 per month, while the typical home is valued around $178,900. Households earn a median of $48,699 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 66. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$48,699
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$987
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$178,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$870
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$982
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,111
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,458
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
180,982
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Census ACS
66.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$955
Per month
Avg Home Value
$163,813
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 71047 | — | $870 | $142,900 |
| ZIP 71101 | — | $710 | $88,400 |
| ZIP 71103 | — | $815 | $79,100 |
| ZIP 71104 | — | $1,022 | $159,300 |
| ZIP 71105 | — | $1,192 | $201,600 |
| ZIP 71106 | — | $825 | $295,300 |
| ZIP 71107 | — | $893 | $144,200 |
| ZIP 71108 | — | $1,048 | $79,500 |
| ZIP 71109 | — | $829 | $88,100 |
| ZIP 71111 | — | $1,001 | $256,700 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
49°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
10
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.0%
The cost of living index for Shreveport is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Shreveport is $987 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Shreveport is $48,699 per year.
The median home value in Shreveport is $178,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Shreveport has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 66.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Louisiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
