Alexandria, LA vs Shreveport, LA

Alexandria, LA vs Shreveport, LA: What the data shows

Alexandria, LA is in Alexandria, LA while Shreveport, LA is in Shreveport, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Shreveport, LA is the more affordable option at $90,000 median — $110,000 less than Alexandria, LA's $200,000. WYLT rates Alexandria, LA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Shreveport, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Alexandria, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Alexandria, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Shreveport, LA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Alexandria, LA has Low flood risk and Shreveport, LA has Low flood risk.

Alexandria, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Alexandria, LA scores 8/100 (car-dependent) versus Shreveport, LA's 7/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Shreveport, LA has the higher school rating — Alexandria, LA rates 6.8/10 and Shreveport, LA rates 7.3/10.