The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70819 sells for about $272,500, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,377 a month.
ZIP 70819 — Baton Rouge
The housing market in 70819 remains stable, mirroring the broader Baton Rouge trend of moderate price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by steady regional population growth, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Market activity is currently characterized by typical seasonal fluctuations in days on market and sales volume.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban residential environment with access to the amenities and employment opportunities of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70819, 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.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, necessitating careful review of flood zone designations for individual parcels.
The area benefits from proximity to the broader Baton Rouge economic corridor, which is experiencing steady, migration-led population growth.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor, with rates determined by local millage adjustments and homestead exemptions for primary residences.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional thoroughfares connecting to the Baton Rouge employment core.
The area provides access to local community parks and is within a short drive of the broader Baton Rouge amenity base, including shopping and dining districts.
The rental market reflects broader Baton Rouge trends with moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, influenced by the city's significant renter population.
The local economy is anchored by the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, featuring a mix of government, education, and industrial sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with regional infrastructure supporting commutes into the Baton Rouge urban core.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction, applying standard assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and local flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
- Surge Entertainment4.510.3 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.63.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.37.1 mi
- Liberty Lagoon46 mi
- 13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games4.910.6 mi
- Tiger Stadium4.810.9 mi
- Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La4.210.6 mi
- The Queen Baton Rouge4.110.6 mi
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.519.1 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.27 mi
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo4.211.1 mi
- All Star Lanes4.34.7 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.68 mi
- Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD4.57.9 mi
- AMC Baton Rouge 164.32 mi
- Knock Knock Children's Museum4.79.7 mi
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.710.6 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.610.4 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.86.9 mi
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.610.7 mi
- Burbank Soccer Complex4.49.8 mi
- BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center4.58.8 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.69.1 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.86.9 mi
- Perkins Road Community Park4.68 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.27 mi
- Surge Entertainment4.510.3 mi
- Santa Maria Golf Course4.49 mi
- BREC's Webb Memorial Golf Course3.98 mi
- City Park Golf Course49.5 mi
- Mall of Louisiana4.47.1 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.68 mi
- Ideal Market #83.83.5 mi
- Burlington3.55 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.58.4 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.49.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Access to city-wide parks, shopping, and dining districts within the greater Baton Rouge area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.