CITY PROFILE
Shreveport, LA
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Shreveport is a smaller metro where housing costs are one of the more affordable in our dataset, making it accessible if budget is a priority. Expect a warm climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate—summers are hot and humid, and rain is frequent, so you'll want to be comfortable with moisture and occasional storms. It's a low-cost, slower-paced option for those prioritizing affordability over size and sunshine.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $186K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,348/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C · warmest 29.2°C · coolest 7.1°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1274 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.56 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #141 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy95
- Affordable to rent82
- Climate comfort91
- Plenty of sunshine59
- Big-city amenities66
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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