Shreveport-Bossier Real Estate Market
Shreveport, Louisiana Real Estate
Shreveport is the anchor city of northwest Louisiana and the second largest metro in the state. The Shreveport-Bossier market spans historic neighborhoods, suburban growth corridors, and military-adjacent communities across the Red River. From South Highlands prestige to Bossier City value, the market serves buyers at every price point with options that few other Louisiana cities can match in range or variety.
Median Price
$165K metro-wide
Days on Market
42 days
Price Trend
+2.1% year over year
Market Note
Neighborhood prices range from $120K in entry markets up to $450K+ in South Highlands and Pierremont
Who Is Buying and Selling in Shreveport
Shreveport draws buyers from a concentrated set of industries. Barksdale Air Force Base in adjacent Bossier City generates one of the most consistent military relocation pipelines in Louisiana, bringing active-duty families, veterans, and defense contractors into the market on a regular basis. The healthcare sector is the largest private employer in the metro, with Willis-Knighton Health System, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, and the associated network of clinics and specialty practices drawing physicians, nurses, and healthcare administrators from across the region. The gaming and hospitality industry along the Red River corridor provides a steady base of hospitality and management professionals. Oil and gas activity in the Haynesville Shale play, centered in northwest Louisiana, brings engineers and field operations professionals into the Shreveport market. State government and the court system add a layer of stable, long-tenure buyers who tend to put down roots and invest in neighborhood-level real estate.
Shreveport Neighborhoods and Communities
South Highlands
$280K to $500K+Luxury, established professionals
South Highlands is Shreveport's historic prestige neighborhood and the most recognized residential address in the metro. Characterized by large lots, mature canopy trees, and homes built from the 1920s through the mid-century era, this neighborhood attracts buyers who want character, location, and a community identity that newer subdivisions cannot replicate. Median values run around $350,000 with standout properties reaching well above $500,000.
Pierremont
$200K to $350KMove-up families, healthcare professionals
Pierremont is the move-up market for Shreveport professionals. Established suburban character, strong school access, and proximity to the major medical campuses make it a consistent destination for healthcare workers and career-stage buyers who want more home without crossing into the South Highlands price tier. Values typically run between $200,000 and $350,000 depending on the section and age of construction.
Bossier City
$130K to $280KMilitary families, first-time buyers, value buyers
Bossier City sits directly across the Red River from Shreveport and is the natural home base for Barksdale AFB families and buyers who want Shreveport-metro access at a lower price point. The market is more affordable and moves faster than Shreveport proper, with high demand for entry-level and mid-range homes driven by consistent military relocation activity.
Why Work With Eric Scott in Shreveport
Eric Scott has served buyers and sellers across northwest Louisiana for more than 15+ years. The Shreveport-Bossier market has its own dynamics that differ sharply from the Baton Rouge and New Orleans markets. Flood zone exposure, the military relocation cycle tied to Barksdale, and the neighborhood-by-neighborhood pricing spread require local knowledge that a statewide average cannot provide. Whether you are a military family on orders, a physician relocating to join a Shreveport health system, or a longtime resident ready to sell, Eric brings the context and the network to get it done.
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