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Bossier City, LA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

benjamin_runner

How is the nightlife in Bossier City?

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,097 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and ...

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Alice K.

What to expect moving to Bossier City?

Alright, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,097/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Honestly, I th...

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Peyton P.

Is public transit usable in Bossier City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,097/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by ne...

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Carolyn E.

Things Bossier City needs to improve

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,097 for rent here. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $55,130, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not j...

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Sebastian Sanders

Planning a move to Bossier City -neighborhoods?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $55,130 in Bossier City. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. ...

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Ezekiel T.

How are the schools in Bossier City?

Anyone else feel this way? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Ezra Hill

How is Bossier City for outdoor activities?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2017. The median home value here is around $192,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Bossier City sits at 790.8 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,832 p...

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Ezekiel T.

Top 5 things I love about Bossier City

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Bossier City sits at 790.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. Median household income is $55,130, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,097 f...

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native_serenity47

Living in Bossier City -the reality

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. The median home value here is around $192,300, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great.

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Julian

Best kept secrets of Bossier City, LA

Curious what people think. What would you do? TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Camila

Best kept secrets of Bossier City, LA

We have two kids and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Cheers.

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Jack Turner

Bossier City is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,832 people. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. The median home value here is around $192,300, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $55,130 in Bossier City. Night life is decent if you know the ri...

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Angel S.

Is it worth buying in Bossier City?

I'm a 45-year-old firefighter and Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jonathan B.

How is Bossier City for outdoor activities?

So, Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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benjamin_runner

Moving to Bossier City for work -advice?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor are...

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Lucas M.

Is Bossier City good for remote workers?

OK so I'm a college student here and Median household income is $55,130, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $55,130 in Bossier City. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing ...

2 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Cameron Brown

Best hidden gems in Bossier City

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Bossier City sits at 790.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $192,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is ar...

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Cameron Brown

Best apartments in Bossier City under ?

So, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $55,130 in Bossier City. Rent is about $1,097/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,832 people. Median household income is $55,130, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the rig...

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Jack Turner

Best restaurants in Bossier City?

I relocated for work and It's a a smaller city city with about 62,832 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Bossier City sits at 790.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. The weather takes some getting used ...

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Ezekiel T.

Weekend activities in Bossier City?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,097 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.8%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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Jack Turner

Internet providers in Bossier City?

Hey, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $192,300, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. TIA! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Stella Rogers

Bossier City quality of life -am I missing something?

Random thought, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,832 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Arianna Thompson

Best neighborhoods to rent in Bossier City?

The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $55,130 in Bossier City. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, ...

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Peyton P.

Dog-friendly places in Bossier City?

I'm single, late 50s, and You can expect to pay around $1,097 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid....

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Arianna Thompson

Bossier City housing prices -when will it stop?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $192,300 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Lydia Kelly

Housing in Bossier City compared to Miami

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,097 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Bossier City sits at 790.8 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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