Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Bossier City
Bossier City, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$937
Population
61,793
Renter Mix
50% Rent
You'll love living in this riverside city.
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Welcome to Bossier City, located along the eastern bank of the Red River in Louisiana. This riverside community combines Southern charm with contemporary living options. Housing choices range from apartments near the Louisiana Boardwalk to established neighborhoods like Green Acres and Plantation Park. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $917 monthly and two-bedroom units at $1,190, reflecting a 5.4% increase over the past year. The city's location adjacent to Barksdale Air Force Base and Shreveport provides easy access to employment centers, while Bossier Parish Community College adds to the area's educational resources.
Residents enjoy outdoor recreation along the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, which offers riverside walking and cycling paths. The Louisiana Boardwalk provides waterfront shopping and dining experiences, while the area's gaming entertainment includes multiple riverboat venues. The city's roots trace back to Cane's Landing, named for James Cane, whose plantation marked the area's initial settlement. Today, Bossier City features numerous parks, and the Brookshire Grocery Arena hosts major entertainment events throughout the year. The area includes established neighborhoods like North Bossier and the Old Bossier district, each offering distinct rental opportunities.
Explore the City
Swing by Bossier City Farmers Market and check out some of the great food that is offered.
Tinsley Athletic Complex is a terrific place for your child to play sports.
Swing by Cypress Black Bayou and enjoy playing in the water while having a family picnic.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,186
Average: $68,515
Education
12,813
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
25,257
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Bossier City, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bossier City, LA is $847 for a studio, $939 for one bedroom, $1,223 for two bedrooms, and $1,605 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bossier City has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$939/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,714/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bossier City, LA is 5.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bossier City is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $825 - $1,613. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 6.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bossier City, LA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
602 Students
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
594 Students
Public
Grades K-5
792 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,021 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,360 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
952 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
836 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,021 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,360 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
719 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shreveport Dog Park
- Sci-Port Discovery Center
- Shreveport Aquarium
- Louisiana's Science Center
- Red River Bicycle Trail
Airports
- Shreveport Regional
Colleges
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Property Management Companies in Bossier City, LA
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Morgan Properties
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.