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.
Median Household Income
$48,699
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$987
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$178,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$870
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$982
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,111
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,458
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
66.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,147
Per month
Avg Home Value
$150,925
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Shreveport?
The cost of living index for Shreveport is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Shreveport?
The median gross rent in Shreveport is $987 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Shreveport?
The median household income in Shreveport is $48,699 per year.
What is the median home value in Shreveport?
The median home value in Shreveport is $178,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Shreveport?
Shreveport has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 66.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Shreveport?
Tax data for Louisiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
