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Shreveport, LA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Shreveport.

Population: 127,452 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Shreveport, LA is $122,059 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,778 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,045/month. 37 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,059

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$122,059
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
-2.3%
10-year appreciation
+10.1%
All-time peak (2008-08)
$143,155
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$134,778
Median list price
$128,372
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
+35.6%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
647
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
-2.1%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
141

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,045/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
37
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
3
Schools include
Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Academic Recovery Ombudsman, Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, Booker T. Washington New Technology High School, J. S. Clark Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.7°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
61.3°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
277
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
184
Nearest airport
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
44
Hospitals include
SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT-ST MARY MEDICAL CENT, OVERTON BROOKS VA MEDICAL CENTER (SHREVEPORT)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-875 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
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
90,598
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
221

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

How it compares

ShreveportState medianUS median
Median home value$122,059$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$134,778$225,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,045/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Shreveport, LA?
$122,059.
What is the median sale price in Shreveport, LA?
$134,778.
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: $1,045/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Shreveport, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, coldWave, drought.
Is Shreveport, LA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
37 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Shreveport

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