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Market MapShreveport, LA
Metropolitan Area

Shreveport, LA

Louisiana03 counties
67
/100
Buy
#288 of 894 metros
Top 32% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$172,270
Median Home Price
29% below national median
$1,222/mo
Median Rent
12% below national median
8.51%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 7% nationally
-$109
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$172,270
Down Payment (20%)$34,454
Loan Amount$137,816
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,222
Monthly P&I-$903
Est. Expenses (35%)-$428
Net Cash Flow-$109/mo
5.5%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
8.51%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 5.5% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on metro-wide median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Individual counties and properties vary significantly.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
67/100
67
Cash Flow(30%)
85/100

Based on 8.51% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
43/100

Based on -1.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)
93/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (8.51%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Low unemployment (0.0%)
  • +Multiple counties (3) for portfolio diversification

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-1.0% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 5.5% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Shreveport, LA

Best Overall
Caddo Parish
LA - Score: 69
Verdict
Caddo ParishLA
236,25969$137,026$1,1199.80%BuyView
Bossier ParishLA
128,87761$236,760$1,3546.86%BuyView
De Soto ParishLA
26,82156$179,470Est.HoldView

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Compare to Similar Metros

Metro AreaVerdict
Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
85$118,242$1,02110.36%Strong BuyView
Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY
82$165,710$1,2919.35%Strong BuyView
Indiana, PA
Indiana, PA
82$158,790$1,37610.40%Strong BuyView
Connersville, IN
Connersville, IN
82$158,083Est.Strong BuyView
Enid, OK
Enid, OK
81$137,435$1,0769.39%Strong BuyView
Current
Shreveport, LA
67$172,270$1,2228.51%Buy

The Bottom Line

BuyShreveport, LA offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Shreveport, LA metro area scores 67/100, ranking #288 of 894 US metros (top 32%). The 8.51% rent-to-price ratio exceeds the 1% rule target, suggesting strong cash flow potential across the metro. Among 3 counties, Caddo Parish shows the strongest investment potential (score: 69).

Monthly Cash Flow
$-109/mo
Cap Rate
5.5%
Cash-on-Cash
-3.8%

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