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Bossier City, Louisiana

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What It Is Like to Retire in Bossier city

Bossier City, located on Louisiana’s Other Side, is a progressive community in northwest Lousiana with big city amenities and small town charm. The population is over 62,000 and growing. Friendly people and diverse offerings add to its allure.

The Red River continues to be a thriving center from which most commerce occurs. Situated on the Red River is the Louisiana Boardwalk which offers shopping, dining and entertainment. Three riverboat casinos offer nonstop gaming action. From the pull of slots at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, DiamondJacks’ Casino and Resort, and Boomtown Casino and Hotel. Harrah's Louisiana Downs provides horse racing. Bossier City boasts several impressive festivals a month, as well as the Southern University Museum of Art. Bossier City is about 6 miles east of Shreveport. Photo of the Red River from the Arthur Teague Parkway courtesy of Wikipedia and BillyHathorn, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/

Where to Retire in Bossier city and Home Prices

The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price of a home in the Shreveport-Bossier City area to be $194,800 in the 4th quarter of 2020.

What Is Special about Bossier city

The riverboat casinos make Shreveport an interesting place.  Bossier City and the whole state of Louisiana are very interested in helping people retire in this community - you will find a welcoming atmosphere. The Red River  and its Louisiana Boardwalk is the region's #1 attraction - it offers great shopping, dining, and entertainment. Casinos include Horseshoe, DiamondJack's, and Boomtown.

What Is Not Special about Bossier city

If you don't like living near casinos and the vibe they can give off, you won't like it here.

Who Will Like Retirement in Bossier city

People who like Louisiana and who want small town life combined with a lot to do will like it here.

Local Economy Is Driven by

Riverboat casinos and Barksdale Air Base are big economic drivers for the region.

Climate and Physical Environment

Bossier City is located in northwest Louisiana on the Red River. Winters are fairly mild with the average Jan temperature between 40 and 60 F.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The casinos provide a lot of the local culture with big name entertainment and restaurants. Each month area festivals draw thousands, as do live theater, symphony performances. Riverfront clubs and the Louisiana Boardwalk offer country, blues, and jazz concerts by popular artists.   The Barksdale Air Show.  Food is a big part of culture in Louisiana too. Museums include Southern University Museum of Art, Eighth Air Force Museum, and Spring Street Historical Museum.

Crime

Crime in Bossier City is about twice as high as the national average.

Medical facilities

Summitt Hospital and the Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center serve Bossier City. Shreveport is only 4 miles away with even more facilities.

Transportation

Shreveport Regional Airport

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