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 $391,800 and in Shreveport, LA it is approximately $90,000 — a difference of $301,800.

Question 2

Is New Orleans, LA or Shreveport, LA safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 61/100 and Shreveport, LA has a Walk Score of 7/100.

Question 4

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 5

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	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$392K	$90K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$850 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$43K	$45K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	61/100 ✓ More walkable	7/100
Transit Score	33/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	76/100 ✓ More bikeable	1/100
Commute	20 min	15 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Culture loversNightlife seekersRemote workers	budget buyersfirst time homeownersstudents

New Orleans, LA vs Shreveport, LA

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