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Shreveport, LA
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Population: 189,374
Home Price: $155,000
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Overview
Shreveport is a midsize city in the state of Louisiana with a population of 189,374. Shreveport has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Shreveport, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,862
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,782
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.9%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
36.4
39.1
42.3
Gender
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Male
47.3%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
52.7%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
White
37.2%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
56.5%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.2%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$155,000
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$678
$591
$801
Family Households
32.5%
32.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
39.4%
39.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.9%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
47.1%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.7%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.2%
31.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.2%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.6%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
45.5%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.3%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Murder
18.7
6.3
3.0
Rape
70.9
37.6
38.0
Robbery
156.8
62.7
40.7
Assault
533.2
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Shreveport
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
866.9
635.4
336.1
Theft
3686.9
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
345.5
165.4
167.1
Arson
38.9
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Shreveport, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
cajun
whole foods
crawfish
food truck
gumbo
mexican food
cooking
wine
meal prep
ice cream
taco bell
brunch
pizza
taco
drinks
chili
popeyes
chef
beer
high school football
football
college football
video games
college basketball
sports coverage
music hiphoprap
basketball
sports entertainment
baseball
wrestling
nfl
nfl nba
nba
athletics
gaming
softball
coaches
soccer
racing
commissions open
commissions
home decor
fine art
multidisciplinary artist
art prints
commissions closed
wearable art
art gallery
art museum
fashion
designer illustrator
curating
graphic design
fine arts
nature
prints
illustrator
sefikura
composer
video games
anime
board games
fighting games
tv shows
casual gamer
youtuber
hot wheels
books
gaming
ibew electrician
sefikura
miami dolphins
comic books
mud riding
memes
workingout
collector
pokemon cards
fitness
sports
sports coverage
music hiphoprap
sports entertainment
tv
digital content
tv shows
fashion
curating
nfl nba
executive producer
lifestyle
radio personality
producer
gaming
influencer
entertainer
booking
communications
ent
sports
summer
space
nature
beach
aviation
guided trips
winter
mountain
facilities
photography
poolside
rec
backyard
cooling centers
mountains
aquarium
pool
outdoor indoor
gardens
home depot
home decor
car wash
whole foods
drive thru
merch
coffee shop
food truck
gas station
grocery store
pharmacy
department store
groceries
mattresses
grocery shopping
depot
retail store
etsy
grocery stores
dealers
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