How much are property taxes in Baton Rouge, LA?
Homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA pay a median of $1,459 (±$68) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,695.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,032.
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $234,700.
In Baton Rouge, the median real estate tax went from $989 in 2015–2019 to $1,459 in 2020–2024 (+47.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,459 (±$68)
- With a mortgage
- $1,695
- Without a mortgage
- $1,032
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Baton Rouge against East Baton Rouge Parish, its state and the nation
| Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,459 (±$68) | $1,656 (±$44) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,695 (±$105) | $1,831 (±$60) | $1,455 (±$16) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,032 (±$144) | $1,340 (±$69) | $750 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $234,700 (±$6,832) | $248,800 (±$3,342) | $216,500 (±$1,367) | $332,700 |
In Baton Rouge, the median real estate tax is lower than in East Baton Rouge Parish ($1,656).
It is also higher than in Louisiana ($1,180).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 358.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Baton Rouge
The median tax ($1,459) is 0.6% of the median home value ($234,700).
Across East Baton Rouge Parish the same ratio is 0.7%.
Across Louisiana it is 0.5%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Baton Rouge have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $989 (±$38) | $1,459 (±$68) | +47.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $174,000 (±$2,993) | $234,700 (±$6,832) | +34.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,330 (±$30) | $1,668 (±$48) | +25.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
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.
Median real estate taxes in places near Baton Rouge
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | — | $1,459 (±$68) | — |
| Westminster | 3.4 mi | $1,693 (±$535) | Not measurably different |
| Port Allen | 4.4 mi | $536 (±$95) | Lower |
| Inniswold | 4.7 mi | $2,485 (±$225) | Higher |
| Oak Hills Place | 5.5 mi | $3,380 (±$323) | Higher |
| Gardere | 5.7 mi | $1,620 (±$394) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 6.2 mi | $944 (±$276) | Lower |
| Village St. George | 6.8 mi | $1,711 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
| Brownfields | 7.1 mi | $1,207 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Port Allen, LA ($536), Monticello, LA ($944).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Inniswold, LA ($2,485), Oak Hills Place, LA ($3,380).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across East Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Zachary | $1,943 (±$176) |
| 5 | Central | $1,868 (±$157) |
| 6 | Village St. George | $1,711 (±$378) |
| 7 | Westminster | $1,693 (±$535) |
| 8 | Gardere | $1,620 (±$394) |
| 9 | Old Jefferson | $1,469 (±$251) |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | $1,459 (±$68) |
| 11 | Brownfields | $1,207 (±$260) |
| 12 | Monticello | $944 (±$276) |
| 13 | Baker | $703 (±$125) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in East Baton Rouge Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
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
How much are property taxes in Baton Rouge?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,459 (±$68) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Baton Rouge?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Baton Rouge, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Baton Rouge gone up?
In Baton Rouge, the median real estate tax went from $989 in 2015–2019 to $1,459 in 2020–2024 (+47.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Baton Rouge higher than in East Baton Rouge Parish?
In Baton Rouge, the median real estate tax is lower than in East Baton Rouge Parish ($1,656).
It is also higher than in Louisiana ($1,180).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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 B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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