Bossier Parish · Shreveport-Bossier City · population 63,218
Where Bossier City stands
At or near all-time high. rents up 5.1% in the last year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 12.6 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Bossier City on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 12.6 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Bossier City has held up across the cycle: home values at $228,525 with +4.3% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Bossier City's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Bossier City
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, with an estimated population of 63,218. It anchors the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area. The median home value in Bossier City is $228,525 as of 2026-04, up 0.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Bossier City average $1,514 per month, up 5.1% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Bossier City (Wikipedia)
Bossier City is a city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 62,701 at the 2020 census. Located on the eastern bank of the Red River, Bossier City is closely tied economically and socially to its sister city, Shreveport, on the western bank. It is the second-most populous city in the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area. The parish operates its own community college, Bossier Parish Community College.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Bossier City ranked safest in Louisiana among medium-sized cities by financial websiteThe Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · 12h ago
- Bossier City is Louisiana’s safest midsize city, study saysKTALnews.com · 1d ago
- DOTD allows commercial vehicles back on I-20 in Bossier CityKTBS 3 · 19h ago
- Bossier City casino player wins $1 million jackpotShreveport Times · 1d ago
- Bossier Chamber hosts National Civics Bee® in Bossier City, Louisiana for Middle SchoolersBossier Press-Tribune · 6d ago
- How many people live in Bossier Parish, LA?USAFacts · 1mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Shreveport-Bossier City area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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