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Bossier City is a mid-sized city of 62,971 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $54,100
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bossier City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bossier City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bossier City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.1
Bossier City's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bossier City costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bossier City, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,044
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,100
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Bossier City's violent crime rate is 913.1 per 100,000 residents
— 140% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
913.1 /100k
Property Crime
3679.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bossier City is served primarily by Bossier Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bossier City, LA
National Avg
School District
Bossier Parish
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bossier City sees average highs of 58.6°F in January
and 94.6°F in July,
with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Bossier City's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bossier City roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,000 and median rent is $1,044/month.
Bossier City's violent crime rate is 913.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3679.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bossier City are operated by Bossier Parish.
The district has 20 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bossier City, LA has a population of 62,971, a median household income of $54,100, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bossier City averages 58.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bossier City, LA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 71111, 71112, 71110.
The population of Bossier City, Louisiana is 62,971 with a median age of 35.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bossier City: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $187,000, median household income $54,100, crime index 214 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bossier City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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