Moving to or from Shreveport?
Louisiana's third-largest city on the Red River, closer to Dallas than to New Orleans. Film tax credits made Shreveport 'Hollywood South' for a decade. Casino boats still line the Red River waterfront. And Barksdale Air Force Base anchors the regional economy.
- 190,000 City population
- 390,000 Metro area
- 1836 Founded
- Northwest Louisiana (Red River) Region
Why people move to Shreveport.
- Louisiana's third-largest city
- 'Hollywood South' — film industry boom 2005–2015
- Barksdale Air Force Base — home of the 2nd Bomb Wing (B-52s)
- Casino boats on the Red River
- ShreveFest and Red River Revel festivals
- Closer to Dallas than to New Orleans
Shreveport is closer to Dallas (3 hours) than to New Orleans (5 hours). Its geography makes it effectively a north-Louisiana/east-Texas city with cultural ties to both — Cajun Louisiana cuisine mixed with Texas BBQ, along with an unusual casino gambling economy thanks to Louisiana's riverboat gaming laws.
Where people live in Shreveport.
A quick guide to Shreveport's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Highland
Historic walkable neighborhood.
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Downtown / Red River District
Riverfront with casino boats.
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South Highlands
Affluent established residential.
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Broadmoor
Family-oriented older neighborhood.
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Bossier City (separate city)
Across the Red River; Barksdale AFB-adjacent.
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Southern Hills
Newer residential.
Where people spend their time in Shreveport.
- Red River District Downtown
- R.W. Norton Art Gallery South Highlands
- Shreveport Water Works Museum North Shreveport
- Barksdale Global Power Museum Barksdale AFB
- Louisiana Boardwalk (Bossier) Bossier City
- American Rose Center West Shreveport
Planning a Shreveport move.
- Barksdale AFB PCS moves drive demand.
- Summer heat/humidity and tornado season (spring).
- Red River flooding is historical concern.
- Louisiana LPSC licensing is required.
Moving in Shreveport: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Shreveport?
Local moves run $650–$2,200 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,100–$4,900 for 3–4 bedroom. Shreveport is among Louisiana's more affordable markets.
Is Shreveport closer to Louisiana or Texas culturally?
Both. North Louisiana has more in common with East Texas than with Cajun country. The food is a mix of Tex-Mex, BBQ, and Louisiana classics. Dialects lean closer to East Texas.
Do Shreveport movers need a state license?
Yes. Louisiana LPSC licensing is required.
When's the best time to move to Shreveport?
October–November and March. Summer is extremely hot and humid.
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