Housing data for Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA has an estimated 222,771 residents and 106,712 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish.
52.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,067 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−0.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 222,771 (±54)
- Housing units
- 106,712 (±1,281)
- Households that rent
- 52.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,067
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −0.6%
What stands out in Baton Rouge
Households without a vehicle: 12.0% (±1.3 points) in Baton Rouge, higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (8.1%).
Households that rent: 52.2% (±1.5 points) in Baton Rouge, higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (40.7%).
Homes built before 1980: 57.9% (±2.1 points) in Baton Rouge, higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (43.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 30.8% (±1.6 points) in Baton Rouge, higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish (23.8%).
- Commute and cars in Baton Rouge
- Renters and owners in Baton Rouge
- Age of homes in Baton Rouge
- Types of homes in Baton Rouge
Housing in Baton Rouge at a glance
- Median rent: $1,067 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,091 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 58.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 52.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $49,994 median household income
- Home values: $234,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,668 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,459 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 30.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 52.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 57.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 11.2% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 66.7% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 21.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 1,009 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −0.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 32.4% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Baton Rouge against East Baton Rouge Parish, its state and the nation
| Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 222,771 (±54) | 452,938 (exact) | 4,611,961 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 106,712 (±1,281) | 206,591 (±136) | 2,108,902 (±333) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 52.2% (±1.5 points) | 40.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 (±$21) | $1,147 (±$19) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $49,994 (±$2,546) | $63,071 (±$2,142) | $60,756 (±$408) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $234,700 (±$6,832) | $248,800 (±$3,342) | $216,500 (±$1,367) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,459 (±$68) | $1,656 (±$44) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 57.9% (±2.1 points) | 43.5% (±1.3 points) | 46.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.0 minutes (±0.5) | 23.6 minutes (±0.5) | 25.7 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.1% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 31.5 years (±0.8) | 34.1 years (±0.2) | 38.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Baton Rouge covers 86.9 square miles of land, about 2,562 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Baton Rouge has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 224,149 (±53) | 222,771 (±54) | −0.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 101,800 (±1,128) | 106,712 (±1,281) | +4.8% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$14) | $1,067 (±$21) | +21.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,000 (±$2,993) | $234,700 (±$6,832) | +34.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,470 (±$1,332) | $49,994 (±$2,546) | +12.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,330 (±$30) | $1,668 (±$48) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $989 (±$38) | $1,459 (±$68) | +47.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 52.2% (±1.5 points) | +2.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 11.2% (±1.2 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Baton Rouge
In 2023, the Baton Rouge Police Department reported 1,009 violent and 5,543 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across East Baton Rouge Parish, the departments that report recorded 631 violent and 4,010 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Baton Rouge
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70801 | 100% | 192 | $1,680 | — | $115,708 |
| 70802 | 100% | 25,118 | $973 | $99,800 | $34,458 |
| 70803 | 100% | 3,562 | — | — | — |
| 70813 | 100% | 1,668 | — | — | — |
| 70825 | 100% | 0 | — | — | — |
| 70815 | 100% | 31,024 | $1,021 | $213,900 | $59,254 |
| 70806 | 100% | 28,302 | $1,034 | $325,100 | $55,642 |
| 70808 | 99% | 35,843 | $1,352 | $409,900 | $69,418 |
| 70805 | 70% | 23,288 | $834 | $108,500 | $25,397 |
| 70820 | 65% | 23,377 | $1,122 | $286,600 | $47,429 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Baton Rouge
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 3.4 mi | $1,482 | $266,100 | 27.9% |
| Merrydale | 4.4 mi | $1,311 | $136,100 | 26.3% |
| Port Allen | 4.4 mi | $958 | $181,300 | 35.7% |
| Inniswold | 4.7 mi | $1,550 | $349,600 | 33.7% |
| Oak Hills Place | 5.5 mi | $1,422 | $437,900 | 36.6% |
| Gardere | 5.7 mi | $1,157 | $243,300 | 57.0% |
| Monticello | 6.2 mi | $1,284 | $176,000 | 13.0% |
| Village St. George | 6.8 mi | $1,451 | $252,900 | 25.1% |
Places in Louisiana most like Baton Rouge
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown | $1,135 | $220,300 | $51,718 | 50.8% |
| Lafayette | $1,100 | $257,000 | $61,915 | 46.9% |
| Hammond | $1,061 | $221,400 | $48,166 | 54.0% |
| Bayou Cane | $1,101 | $188,700 | $74,350 | 38.3% |
| New Orleans | $1,251 | $315,700 | $56,631 | 48.8% |
| Bossier City | $1,107 | $202,100 | $55,819 | 46.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Louisiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Baton Rouge, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $992 | $1,014 | $1,149 | $1,456 | $1,842 |
HUD income limits for Baton Rouge, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 people | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $94,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Baton Rouge
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Baton Rouge is $1,067 (±$21) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Baton Rouge, LA is $903 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Baton Rouge rent-burdened?
58.7% of renting households in Baton Rouge pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has an estimated 46,054 (±1,516) renting households, 52.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Baton Rouge?
The median household income in Baton Rouge is $49,994 (±$2,546) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Baton Rouge, LA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $234,700 (±$6,832) for owner-occupied homes in Baton Rouge (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Baton Rouge growing?
In Baton Rouge, the number of residents went from 224,149 in 2015–2019 to 222,771 in 2020–2024 (−0.6%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Baton Rouge?
The ZIP codes that cover Baton Rouge are 70801, 70802, 70803, 70813, 70825, 70815, 70806, 70808, 70805, 70820.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 70801?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 70801 is $1,680 (±$120) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Baton Rouge Police Department (ORI LA0170200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Baton Rouge city, Louisiana (place:05000, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .