The Shreveport metro is home to 389,004 people (down 11.9% over five years), with a median household income of $54,635. Typical rent of $1,282/month works out to 28.2% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Shreveport's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 27.0% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.8% |
| Professional & management | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 28.2% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Shreveport market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,282/month suggests a household income around $51,000/year. The metro's median household income is $54,635.
By workforce share: Education & health care (27.0%), Retail trade (11.6%), Arts, food & hospitality (9.8%) (Census ACS 5-year).