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Shreveport, LA
Shreveport · Caddo Parish · LA 71101
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$90K
Median Price
7/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
15 min
to Shreveport downtown
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
73/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
7/100
WYLT Score49/100
Our Take
Shreveport offers cheap housing but suffers from very low walkability, high violent crime, and limited transit. It’s best if you’re looking for budget homes and don’t mind the safety and amenities trade‑offs.
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The Good
- ✓Low home price (~$90k)
- ✓High school ratings average 7.3
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Good local amenities in city center
Real Talk
- !High violent crime
- !High property crime
- !Poor walkability
- !Limited transit
- !Limited job market
- $Higher homeowners insurance due to crime risk
- $Potential maintenance costs if older homes
- $Parking fees in city center
Best For
budget buyersfirst time homeownersstudentspeople who plan to commute by carlow income families
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Shreveport, LA
F
Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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