At a Glance
Median Income
$48,465
$33,788 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $148,292
Median Rent
$980/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,235/100K
4,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
19.5% smoking rate
How Shreveport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shreveport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shreveport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shreveport residents earn a median household income of $48,465 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,788. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,917 business establishments, including 523 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shreveport is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,292. Median rent is $980/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Shreveport reports 1,235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 225% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,048/100K. The murder rate is 26.3/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Shreveport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shreveport has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population183,483
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,465
Per Capita$33,788
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$17,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent$980
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$148,292
Housing Units90,152
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,235/100K
Property4,048/100K
Murder26.3/100K
Assault1,041/100K
Burglary790/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Shreveport was founded in 1836.
The median home in Shreveport was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 523 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.