Apartments for rent in Bossier City, LA

The town of Bossier City, Louisiana is home to slightly less than 67,000 people. At an average age of just under 36, the city's population is younger than most cities in Louisiana. By a slim 53%-47% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Bossier City. With an average rent of $970/month, exceeding the state average by $85/month, relatively high rent costs could be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, faster than most cities in Louisiana, Bossier City residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't widely used. Few commuters walk to work.

Bossier City has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the Louisiana average. Further, 16% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Bossier City: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Bossier City workers earn an average annual income of around $61K, about the same as the average Louisiana resident. However, Bossier City compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).