Moving to or from Bossier City?
Shreveport's Red River twin city — anchored by Barksdale Air Force Base (home of the 2nd Bomb Wing and B-52 Stratofortresses), with the Louisiana Boardwalk outlet mall and Horseshoe Casino as major draws.
- 68,000 City population
- 395,000 Metro area
- 1843 Founded
- Northwest Louisiana / Shreveport Metro Region
Why people move to Bossier City.
- Barksdale Air Force Base — home of the 2nd Bomb Wing (B-52 Stratofortresses)
- Being paired with Shreveport as the Shreveport-Bossier metro
- Louisiana Boardwalk outlets on the Red River
- Horseshoe Casino Bossier City
- Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters
- Cyber Innovation Center tech hub
Barksdale Air Force Base is home to the 2nd Bomb Wing — the oldest bomb wing in the US Air Force — and hosts B-52 Stratofortress bombers, some of which have been in service since the 1950s (with plans to continue into the 2050s). The base is also headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the Air Force's nuclear-capable bombers and ICBMs.
Where people live in Bossier City.
A quick guide to Bossier City's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Bossier / Louisiana Boardwalk
Riverfront entertainment district with outlets and casinos
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Near Barksdale AFB
Military family-oriented housing
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South Bossier
Established family neighborhoods
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North Bossier
Newer subdivisions with family amenities
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Benton (nearby)
Small town with more affordable housing
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Haughton
Rural-feel community with family focus
Where people spend their time in Bossier City.
- Louisiana Boardwalk Outlets Riverfront
- Horseshoe Casino Bossier City Riverfront
- Barksdale Global Power Museum Barksdale AFB
- Margaritaville Resort Casino Riverfront
- Cyber Innovation Center Central Bossier
- Red River National Wildlife Refuge Central Bossier
Planning a Bossier City move.
- Barksdale AFB PCS moves dominate May-September; book 8+ weeks ahead
- Louisiana has state income tax and high property taxes (though homestead exemption helps)
- Hurricane risk is real though moderated by inland location
- Summer heat and humidity are intense; early-morning crew scheduling preferred
Moving in Bossier City: FAQ.
Why is Barksdale AFB important?
Barksdale is a major US Air Force installation with approximately 16,000 military and civilian personnel. It hosts the 2nd Bomb Wing (B-52 Stratofortresses) and is headquarters for Air Force Global Strike Command, which oversees the Air Force's nuclear-capable bombers and ICBMs. The base is the Shreveport-Bossier metro's largest single employer.
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