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Shreveport, LA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Shreveport.

Population: 127,452 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Shreveport, LA is $123,171 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,389 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,087/month. 35 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$123,171

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$123,171
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
-1.0%
10-year appreciation
+10.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2008)
$145,762
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$132,389
Median list price
$134,343
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
+9.0%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
318
For-sale inventory
646
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
530
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
71 days
New listings (monthly)
142

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,087/mo
1-year rent change
+6.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$832/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$926/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,045/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
35
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Caddo Parish, Louisiana Key Academy- Caddo
Schools include
Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Academic Recovery Ombudsman, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, Booker T. Washington High, J. S. Clark Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A07
NFIP flood claims on record
1,625
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant (16.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.3°F
Average low
58.5°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,381
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,592

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT-ST MARY MEDICAL CENT, OVERTON BROOKS VA MEDICAL CENTER (SHREVEPORT)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-875 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$846
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
93,449
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
267

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ShreveportState medianUS median
Typical home value$123,171$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$132,389$225,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,087/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$846$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Shreveport, LA?
$123,171.
What is the median sale price in Shreveport, LA?
$132,389.
How long do homes take to sell in Shreveport, LA?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Shreveport, LA?
Typical rent: $1,087/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shreveport, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, strong wind, cold wave, drought.
Is Shreveport, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,625 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A07. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Shreveport, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Shreveport, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Shreveport, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Shreveport, LA?
35 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Shreveport, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Shreveport, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Shreveport, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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