Question 1

Is New Orleans, LA or Shreveport, LA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport, LA is cheaper. The median home price in New Orleans, LA is approximately $586,300 and in Shreveport, LA it is approximately $90,000 — a difference of $496,300.

Question 2

Is New Orleans, LA or Shreveport, LA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans, LA is more walkable. New Orleans, LA has a Walk Score of 28/100 and Shreveport, LA has a Walk Score of 7/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, New Orleans, LA or Shreveport, LA?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport, LA has higher-rated schools. New Orleans, LA has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Shreveport, LA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in New Orleans, LA or Shreveport, LA?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	New Orleans, LA	Shreveport, LA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$586K	$90K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$850 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$92K ✓ Higher income	$45K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	28/100 ✓ More walkable	7/100
Transit Score	42/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	30 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	High	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionalsFood loversStudents	budget buyersfirst time homeownersstudents

New Orleans, LA vs Shreveport, LA

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