How many renters in Baton Rouge, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.7% (±3.5 points) of renting households in Baton Rouge, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.7% (±3.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.6% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Baton Rouge
| Share of income spent on rent | Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±1.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±1.6 points) | 9.4% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±1.7 points) | 10.3% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±1.9 points) | 10.9% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±1.5 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.6% (±3.2 points) | 48.0% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Baton Rouge against East Baton Rouge Parish, its state and the nation
| Baton Rouge | East Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.7% (±3.5 points) | 56.8% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.6% (±3.2 points) | 48.0% (±2.4 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±2.0 points) | 33.9% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,844 (±$2,535) | $38,214 (±$1,929) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,067 (±$21) | $1,147 (±$19) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Baton Rouge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from East Baton Rouge Parish (56.8%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (54.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 165 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Baton Rouge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | — | 58.7% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Westminster | 3.4 mi | 67.9% (±35.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrydale | 4.4 mi | 50.3% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Allen | 4.4 mi | 48.2% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inniswold | 4.7 mi | 60.7% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hills Place | 5.5 mi | 58.6% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardere | 5.7 mi | 53.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±26.6 points) | Higher |
| Village St. George | 6.8 mi | 49.1% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monticello, LA (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across East Baton Rouge Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monticello | 100.0% (±26.6 points) |
| 2 | Westminster | 67.9% (±35.1 points) |
| 3 | Central | 65.2% (±16.0 points) |
| 4 | Old Jefferson | 63.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | Inniswold | 60.7% (±27.9 points) |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | 58.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 7 | Oak Hills Place | 58.6% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Zachary | 57.7% (±21.0 points) |
| 9 | Gardere | 53.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 10 | Merrydale | 50.3% (±21.6 points) |
| 11 | Village St. George | 49.1% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Baker | 47.4% (±18.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in East Baton Rouge Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Baton Rouge
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).
What share of income do renters in Baton Rouge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Baton Rouge, LA spends 35.4% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baton Rouge city, Louisiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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