RANK #309 / 1001 NAT · #10 / 21 LA · POP 129,789
1YR FORECAST: +0.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +31%
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, is often recognized by locals for the prominent presence of Barksdale Air Force Base, a significant military installation that shapes the community and economy. Located in northwest Louisiana, directly east of Shreveport and divided by the Red River, the parish offers a blend of urban and suburban living. Commutes within the parish and to Shreveport are facilitated by Interstates 20 and 220, and public transportation is available through SporTran. The area features outdoor recreation opportunities at places like Cypress Black Bayou Park & Recreation Area, offering boating, fishing, and trails, and the Red River National Wildlife Refuge for hiking and birdwatching.
Life in Bossier Parish appeals to families and professionals, partly due to its highly-rated public schools. The economy is influenced by the military presence of Barksdale Air Force Base, which is a major employer. Beyond defense, the parish has seen recent economic activity driven by growth in technology and cyber innovation, with institutions like the Cyber Innovation Center playing a role. The healthcare sector also contributes significantly to the local economy.
Bossier Parish is one of 75 U.S. counties in this market profile — near the profile average on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.3% runs above the profile's typical +0.8%.
See all 75 Affordable Slow Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 12.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon/STACK Louisiana Data Center Campus
Amazon/STACK Infrastructure
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$12,000M | Planned |
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Bossier Parish Battery/Storage
Cleanview (developer not specified)
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$199M | Planned |
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Folia Mixed-Use Community
Folia LLC
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$50M | Under Construction |
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The Parc Residential Development
N/A
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Walter O'Bigby Carriageway – Phase II (Hwy 80 to LA 3)
City of Bossier City
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$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 69/100, Bossier Parish sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. Employment is expanding at +2.0%, and median household income stands at $69,617 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in LA.
Housing in Bossier Parish is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $227,200 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,174/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Bossier Parish is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.0% clip. Home values shifted +1.3% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.72% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Bossier Parish has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.