Bossier City, Louisiana 

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Population

63,168

+11.9% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Cost of Living

82.1 / 100

Median Home Price

$202,700

Median Income

$50,027

Comfort Index (Climate)

3.8 / 7.3

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Bossier City, Louisiana

Bossier City, Louisiana is a lively city located in Bossier Parish. It is known for its vibrant nightlife, bustling entertainment district, and captivating historical sites. Home to the Barksdale Air Force Base and the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, visitors have access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and bird watching. The city also features plenty of cultural attractions like the Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets with its variety of shops and restaurants. With its low cost of living, excellent schools, and close proximity to Shreveport, it's no wonder why Bossier City is an attractive place to call home! Mid-sized city - Northwest corner of Louisiana near Texas border.
State: Louisiana
County: Bossier County
Metro Area: Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area
City: Bossier City
Zip Codes: 71111 71112 71110
Cost of Living: -17.9% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 30 ft above sea level


Bossier City, La Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
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What Bert Has To Say About Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area

Shreveport is a commercial and cultural center for northwest Louisiana, northeast Texas, and southern Arkansas. In the early 20th century, the area experienced a major oil boom which then declined through the century. Recently a new riverfront entertainment district with nightlife and casinos and a new convention center have revitalized downtown Shreveport.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Bossier City is 5.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Bossier City jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Bossier City's cost of living is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bossier City's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
April, October and May are the most pleasant months in Bossier City, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Bossier parish remained overwhelmingly Republican, 69.7% to 28.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Bossier City's population is 63,168 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 11.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 17.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Bossier City is $202,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 1.9%.

SCHOOLS
Bossier City public schools spend $9,847 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Bossier City. More Education



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Housing Market in Bossier City

It's a good time to buy in Bossier City. Home Appreciation is up 1.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bossier City is $202,700.
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Reviews for Bossier City   5 Reviews
White Flight - 12/21/2017
Bossier City is pretty much where people from Shreveport go when they get fed up with the crime, dysfunction, and high taxes over there. That said, it is no paradise. ... Read More

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Better than Shreveport, but only slightly - 12/3/2016
This is sort of the "good side" of the Red River. A little safer than Shreveport, but not by much! Has some modern stores and livable apartments. Just be wary of who... Read More

It's all right - 9/14/2014
Lived here for 7 years, ready to leave, mind you. There are a number of colleges including a state university branch. It gets terribly hot and humid in the summer with... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
71111 71112 71110

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