Shreveport, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -2.8%

Median Home Value

$171,182

↓ -1.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,246/mo

↑ +3.6%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8.7%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+2.7%

Income Needed to Buy

$48,882

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,712

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.4

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +0.7%

12 Months

↓ -2.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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