Shreveport, Louisiana

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Southeast Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.6

C

out of 100

Overview

Shreveport is a Louisiana city with a population of approximately 178K, part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $146,721. Median household income is $45,967.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 178K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $146,721 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $45,967 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

177,959

Source: Census ACS

$146,721

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$45,967

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

31

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Caddo Parish (county-level results)

52%
47%
Democrat 48,864
Republican 44,471
Leans D+4.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 86.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 31/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.6

Location

Shreveport, LA (32.5037, -93.7487)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.