The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70811 sells for about $162,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 10 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,376 a month.
ZIP 70811 — Baton Rouge
The 70811 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stagnation with a year-over-year decline of 3.6%, reflecting broader regional economic pressures. High vacancy rates and lower median household incomes compared to the national average suggest a challenging environment for both landlords and sellers. The market remains highly localized, favoring experienced operators who understand the specific dynamics of the Scotlandville and Zion City areas.
This ZIP is best suited for local investors and budget-conscious family buyers who prioritize entry-level pricing over proximity to high-end amenities or top-tier school districts.
Median prices moved down 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 10 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 20.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70811, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Scotlandville and Zion City areas of 70811 remain a significant concern, with reported incidents consistently higher than the regional average for East Baton Rouge Parish.
Public schools serving the area are primarily part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and accountability ratings.
The area is subject to flood risk associated with the Mississippi River basin and regional drainage patterns, necessitating careful review of flood zone designations for property insurance.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Baton Rouge industrial and petrochemical corridor, though this specific ZIP has seen limited new large-scale commercial development compared to the southern parts of the parish.
Property taxes are assessed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with millage rates determined by local taxing districts including the parish, school board, and special service districts.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with primary access to the Baton Rouge employment core via I-110 and local arterial roads; public transit options are limited.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Mississippi River levee trails, with basic retail and dining options available along the major corridors of Scotlandville.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family rentals with elevated vacancy rates around 9.7%, signaling a competitive environment for landlords.
The economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical industry, state government, and higher education institutions like Southern University located nearby.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit connectivity to the downtown Baton Rouge business district.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance rather than major new commercial projects.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property valuations, with reassessments occurring on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish millages, including school, library, and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are sensitive to flood risk and regional wind exposure, with market health influenced by state-level insurance availability.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides green space and recreational trails for the local community.
Major anchor institution providing cultural and athletic events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.