Housing
Home prices and rent in Shreveport
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Louisiana and the U.S.
Census geography: Shreveport city, Louisiana. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Shreveport | Louisiana | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,900 | $216,500 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $987 | $1,064 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $48,699 | $60,756 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 53% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1983 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,600 | $148,100 | $178,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $761 | $812 | $987 |
| Median household income | $38,413 | $39,090 | $48,699 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA · Caddo Parish. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $79,200. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $44,350 | $50,700 | $57,050 | $63,350 | $68,450 | $73,500 | $78,600 | $83,650 |
| Very low income (50%) | $27,750 | $31,700 | $35,650 | $39,600 | $42,800 | $45,950 | $49,150 | $52,300 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $16,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $49,150 | $52,300 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 11, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Shreveport?
$178,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $216,500 in Louisiana and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Shreveport?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $987 a month, versus $1,064 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Shreveport?
The median home value went from $125,600 in 2014 to $178,900 in 2024 (+42%).
What is fair market rent in Shreveport?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSA is $832 for a studio, $926 for one bedroom and $1,045 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Shreveport city, Louisiana. Values are estimates with margins of error.