Moving to Shreveport, LA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Northwest Louisiana river town with cheap homes, casinos, and a film-tax-credit industry that brings hollywood north.

• Population: 184,021
• Median 2BR rent: $1,000/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $700-$2,300
• Popular neighborhoods: Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Spring Lake, Provenance

Highland and Broadmoor have huge old oaks with low canopies. Spec a truck under 12ft tall to avoid trimmed branches.

Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.

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