Shreveport-Bossier Lands Three Amazon Data Centers

Amazon’s $12 billion data center investment in the Shreveport–Bossier City area represents a major inflection point for residential and commercial real estate across our market. The projects are expected to create approximately 540 direct full-time jobs, support 1,700 additional roles in related industries, and generate up to 1,500 construction jobs during build-out.

This influx of higher-wage technical and infrastructure positions will increase demand for housing near the campuses. Rising household incomes typically drive stronger occupancy, rent growth, and reduced vacancy in the multifamily sector. We anticipate accelerated absorption across Class A and well-located Class B communities.

For single-family developers, the momentum should translate into faster sell-outs, higher price points, and strong returns—especially in family-friendly neighborhoods near key corridors.

The impact on commercial brokerage and leasing will also be significant. Workforce growth will fuel demand for retail, office, warehouse, flex, and light industrial space, along with strategic land acquisitions for future development. As vendors and suppliers expand locally, leasing velocity should increase, rents may strengthen in prime corridors, and investor interest in commercial assets is likely to rise. This investment is more than a jobs announcement—it’s a catalyst poised to elevate real estate values and activity across all asset classes in the region.

Increased population and workforce density drive demand for:

• Retail space to support daily needs, restaurants, service providers, and experiential concepts
• Office space for supporting professional services, engineering firms, and vendors tied to data center operations
• Warehouse and industrial facilities for logistics, suppliers, and infrastructure-related users
• Flex and light industrial space serving contractors, tech support, and maintenance operations
• Land transactions for new retail pads, industrial parks, and mixed-use developments positioned to serve the expanding workforce