Housing by town in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,147 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $933 in 2015–2019 (+22.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Brownfields has the highest median gross rent ($1,651) and Baker the lowest ($993).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,147 (±$19)
- Households that rent
- 40.7%
- Median household income
- $63,071
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | $993 | 30.1% | $54,750 | $157,900 | $703 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,067 | 52.2% | $49,994 | $234,700 | $1,459 |
| Brownfields | $1,651 | 25.6% | $65,929 | $207,200 | $1,207 |
| Central | $1,309 | 11.2% | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,868 |
| Gardere | $1,157 | 57.0% | $55,409 | $243,300 | $1,620 |
| Inniswold | $1,550 | 33.7% | $102,337 | $349,600 | $2,485 |
| Merrydale | $1,311 | 26.3% | $41,500 | $136,100 | — |
| Monticello | $1,284 | 13.0% | $70,441 | $176,000 | $944 |
| Oak Hills Place | $1,422 | 36.6% | $92,306 | $437,900 | $3,380 |
| Old Jefferson | $1,357 | 25.9% | $92,075 | $239,700 | $1,469 |
| Shenandoah | $1,201 | 24.2% | $107,021 | $331,100 | $2,143 |
| Village St. George | $1,451 | 25.1% | $96,364 | $252,900 | $1,711 |
| Westminster | $1,482 | 27.9% | $70,245 | $266,100 | $1,693 |
| Zachary | $1,527 | 20.4% | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,943 |
HUD income limits, 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 |
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Crime reported to police in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,832 | 631 | 18,009 | 4,010 | 449,128 | 4 of 4 |
In 2023, the police departments that report for East Baton Rouge Parish recorded 2,832 violent and 18,009 property crimes, 631 and 4,010 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in East Baton Rouge Parish, 2023
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Police Department | 219,086 | 2,210 | 12,144 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office | 197,853 | 506 | 5,200 |
| Zachary Police Department | 20,148 | 69 | 449 |
| Baker Police Department | 12,041 | 47 | 216 |
ZIP codes in East Baton Rouge Parish
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70816 | 45,718 | $1,136 | $240,100 | $67,353 | 50.1% |
| 70810 | 42,659 | $1,400 | $365,000 | $92,098 | 32.6% |
| 70808 | 35,843 | $1,352 | $409,900 | $69,418 | 44.5% |
| 70817 | 33,482 | $1,426 | $293,600 | $102,639 | 20.0% |
| 70815 | 31,024 | $1,021 | $213,900 | $59,254 | 36.2% |
| 70791 | 30,385 | $1,439 | $268,000 | $78,263 | 17.6% |
| 70806 | 28,302 | $1,034 | $325,100 | $55,642 | 57.0% |
| 70809 | 25,732 | $1,437 | $324,000 | $79,967 | 45.9% |
| 70802 | 25,118 | $973 | $99,800 | $34,458 | 69.1% |
| 70820 | 23,377 | $1,122 | $286,600 | $47,429 | 66.0% |
| 70805 | 23,288 | $834 | $108,500 | $25,397 | 59.5% |
| 70714 | 17,433 | $1,000 | $168,000 | $57,608 | 24.3% |
| 70807 | 15,300 | $940 | $121,100 | $27,534 | 56.8% |
| 70739 | 14,877 | $1,331 | $314,400 | $106,671 | 7.2% |
| 70811 | 12,154 | $943 | $178,900 | $45,523 | 35.3% |
| 70814 | 11,921 | $1,122 | $188,300 | $51,529 | 35.2% |
| 70812 | 11,007 | $1,288 | $137,000 | $37,006 | 29.2% |
| 70818 | 9,370 | $1,335 | $268,200 | $78,432 | 20.7% |
| 70819 | 4,322 | $1,356 | $171,000 | $73,561 | 8.1% |
| 70770 | 3,787 | — | $165,900 | $92,311 | 3.7% |
| 70803 | 3,562 | — | — | — | — |
| 70813 | 1,668 | — | — | — | — |
| 70836 | 501 | $1,498 | — | $46,976 | 79.2% |
| 70801 | 192 | $1,680 | — | $115,708 | 96.1% |
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Questions about East Baton Rouge Parish
What is the crime rate in East Baton Rouge Parish?
In 2023, the police departments that report for East Baton Rouge Parish recorded 631 violent and 4,010 property crimes per 100,000 residents (2,832 violent and 18,009 property crimes in all).
Which place in East Baton Rouge Parish has the highest rent?
Brownfields has the highest median gross rent, $1,651 (±$1,238) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in East Baton Rouge Parish has the lowest rent?
Baker has the lowest median gross rent, $993 (±$301) a month.
What is the median rent in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in East Baton Rouge Parish is $1,147 (±$19) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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.
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