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City of Bossier City, Louisiana

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About homes in Bossier City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Bossier City in Bossier Parish, not the metro, with a source for each.

1980Median year built1U.S. 1980
51%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1980Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1979
67%Detached single-family118% in 5+ unit buildings
53%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$202kMedian home value1Louisiana median $216k

The median home in the city of Bossier City was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Louisiana median of 1983.1 About 51% of Bossier City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Bossier City are of similar age: median build years 1980 and 1979.1 Housing in Bossier City is mostly detached single-family: 67% of units, with 18% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Bossier City, with 53% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Bossier City is valued at $202,100 (ACS), below the Louisiana median of $216,500.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Shreveport Dwtn Ap station averages 29 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Summers are hot: about 96 days a year reach 90°F and 10 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Rainfall is substantial: about 49 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Cooling dominates the year: about 2,894 cooling degree days against 1,947 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Bossier City sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Hot-humid).4 Building permits in Bossier City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Bossier City housing units by year built
Before 19401.8%
1940-195915.4%
1960-197933.5%
1980-199923.7%
2000-200913.6%
2010 or later12%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Shreveport Dwtn Ap, 5.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Bossier City, LA?

Most home remodeling projects in Bossier City, LA land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Bossier City?

The median home in the city of Bossier City was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Louisiana median of 1983. About 51% of Bossier City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Bossier City climate like for exterior work?

The Shreveport Dwtn Ap station averages 29 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Summers are hot: about 96 days a year reach 90°F and 10 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 49 inches a year, 15 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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