Alright, Household incomes average around $48,465 in Shreveport. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
44 upvotes
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Aiden W.
I'm a electrician and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
37 upvotes
Oliver
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great craft beer places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
35 upvotes
Piper C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want nightlife, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
32 upvotes
Abigail Hall
noted, appreciate it
31 upvotes
Gianna Rivera
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
31 upvotes
Ryan R.
Came here for family and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The community vibe is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
28 upvotes
Caleb Diaz
it depends on the neighborhood
27 upvotes
Anna Bailey
preach
25 upvotes
Joseph Young
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The housing market is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
22 upvotes
Emma R.
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
20 upvotes
Violet Foster
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
11 upvotes
Michael R.
I work in healthcare here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is underrated. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
6 upvotes
orlandofan2023
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong job market in several industries
- The nightlife scene is decent
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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