Living in Bossier City, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bossier City · Census data 2020–2024
Bossier City has 62,901 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $55,819 (8% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $202,100, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Bossier City at a glance
- Population
- 62,901
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $55,819State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $202,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Bossier City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bossier City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bossier City the median home value is $202,100, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,462 a month in housing costs.
Bossier City median household income
The median household income in Bossier City is $55,819 and the income per person is $33,062. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Bossier City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,591
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.37
Bossier City demographics
- Population
- 62,901
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 25,926
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bossier City ›
Education in Bossier City
24.7% of adults 25 and older in Bossier City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bossier City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Bossier City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | $202,100 | $1,107 |
| Red Chute | 6,526 | $86,124 | $219,100 | $2,095 |
| Eastwood | 4,440 | $80,603 | $258,100 | $1,017 |
| Haughton | 4,485 | $51,932 | $234,100 | $1,087 |
| Shreveport | 180,982 | $48,699 | $178,900 | $987 |
| Lakeview | 781 | $59,333 | $157,100 | $890 |
| Benton | 2,548 | $58,143 | $201,000 | $873 |
| Doyline | 725 | $34,327 | $80,500 | — |
| Blanchard | 3,437 | $75,069 | $208,600 | $842 |
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What is the median household income in Bossier City, LA?
The median household income in Bossier City is $55,819, 8% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bossier City?
The median home value in Bossier City is $202,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Bossier City?
The median gross rent in Bossier City is $1,107 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Bossier City, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Bossier City?
The median age in Bossier City is 35.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Bossier City?
The average commute to work in Bossier City is 18 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bossier City?
The unemployment rate in Bossier City is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bossier City?
24.7% of adults in Bossier City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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