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 $425,200 and in Shreveport, LA it is approximately $90,000 — a difference of $335,200.

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 Moderate 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 62/100 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 7/10 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	$425K	$90K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$850 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$61K ✓ Higher income	$45K
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	62/100 ✓ More walkable	7/100
Transit Score	35/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	15 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	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Young professionals looking for nightlifePeople who want riverfront viewsThose who drive and need a short commute to downtown	budget buyersfirst time homeownersstudents

New Orleans, LA vs Shreveport, LA

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