Question 1

Is Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport, LA is cheaper. The median home price in Monroe, LA is approximately $150,000 and in Shreveport, LA it is approximately $90,000 — a difference of $60,000.

Question 2

Is Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA safer?

Accepted Answer

Monroe, LA scores higher on safety. Monroe, LA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Shreveport, LA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Monroe, LA is more walkable. Monroe, LA has a Walk Score of 23/100 and Shreveport, LA has a Walk Score of 7/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport, LA has higher-rated schools. Monroe, LA has a school rating of 6.3/10 and Shreveport, LA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Monroe, LA or Shreveport, LA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Monroe, LA	Shreveport, LA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$150K	$90K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$800 ✓ Lower rent	$850
Median Income	$40K	$45K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	23/100 ✓ More walkable	7/100
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	2/100 ✓ More bikeable	1/100
Commute	30 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.3/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesBudget buyersRetirees looking for low cost	budget buyersfirst time homeownersstudents

Monroe, LA vs Shreveport, LA

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