Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Haughton, LA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,283
Population
4,421
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A military community minutes away from Shreveport.
Suburb
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Commuter
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Military
Tucked into Bossier Parish about 20 minutes east of Shreveport, Haughton is the kind of small Louisiana town where the pace slows down without the options drying up. Barksdale Air Force Base sits just a short drive away, giving the community a strong sense of purpose and steady energy. Daily life here leans outdoors — Lake Bistineau to the east draws anglers and boaters on weekends, while the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area to the north offers hunting and hiking across thousands of wooded acres. Shopping and dining along Haughton's main corridors keep errands simple, and Shreveport's broader range of restaurants, entertainment, and employers is always within easy reach.
The rental landscape in Haughton is refreshingly approachable, with single-family rentals, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities offering generous square footage compared to what you'd find in larger metro areas. Most rentals cater to those who want a quieter base without sacrificing convenience. Whether you're looking for a cozy one-bedroom or a spacious three-bedroom layout, Haughton delivers solid options at reasonable rates for northwest Louisiana.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,974
Average: $63,780
Education
787
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,109
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haughton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Haughton, LA is $1,283 for one bedroom, $1,326 for two bedrooms, and $1,533 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haughton has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,283/month
837 Sq Ft
House
$2,002/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haughton, LA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
658 Students
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,381 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,075 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,381 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Bistineau State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Shreveport Regional
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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 June 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.