The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70821 sells for about $245,000, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 70821 — Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge housing market is showing signs of steady growth with a 4.6% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. While inventory remains balanced, the market pace is improving, driven by consistent demand from local professionals and families. Current conditions reflect a stable environment for both buyers and renters despite broader regional economic challenges.
This area is well-suited for families, university-affiliated professionals, and commuters seeking proximity to the city's major employment hubs and educational institutions.
Median prices moved up 4.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 18.5% — 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 3.8%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70821, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Crime rates in the Baton Rouge area remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime metrics consistently trending higher than the national average.
School quality varies significantly across the region, with performance ratings heavily dependent on the specific district and neighborhood boundaries.
The area faces significant flood risks due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the petrochemical industry, state government operations, and major educational institutions like Louisiana State University.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level with a homestead exemption available for primary residences, while income taxes are levied at the state level.
Commuters primarily rely on I-10 and I-12 to access the downtown Baton Rouge employment core, with traffic congestion common during peak hours.
Residents have access to the Mississippi River levee trails, numerous city parks, and the shopping and dining districts located along Perkins Road and near the Mall of Louisiana.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the student population and workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry, state government, and Louisiana State University, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by a network of major highways including I-10 and I-12, with limited public transit options primarily consisting of bus services.
Ongoing infrastructure projects focus on highway improvements and urban revitalization efforts in the downtown and mid-city corridors.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a recurring cycle.
Parcels may be subject to various special service districts, including fire protection, drainage, and levee district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood and wind risks, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for Baton Rouge city/ZCTA area.
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 Entertainment4.54.1 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.613.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.37.4 mi
- Liberty Lagoon44.1 mi
- 13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games4.90.8 mi
- Tiger Stadium4.82.6 mi
- Raising Cane's River Center, Baton Rouge, La4.20.7 mi
- The Queen Baton Rouge4.11 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.29 mi
- Pete Maravich Assembly Center4.72.5 mi
- BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo4.28.1 mi
- All Star Lanes4.36.3 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.67.1 mi
- Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD4.57 mi
- AMC Baton Rouge 164.310.1 mi
- Knock Knock Children's Museum4.71.5 mi
- Louisiana's Old State Capitol4.70.6 mi
- Louisiana State Capitol4.60.7 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.85.3 mi
- Louisiana Art & Science Museum4.60.7 mi
- Burbank Soccer Complex4.48.5 mi
- BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center4.57.1 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.69.4 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.85.3 mi
- Perkins Road Community Park4.65.3 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.29 mi
- Surge Entertainment4.54.1 mi
- Santa Maria Golf Course4.412.8 mi
- BREC's Webb Memorial Golf Course3.92.5 mi
- The Island Golf Course4.412.1 mi
- Mall of Louisiana4.46.9 mi
- Perkins Rowe4.67.1 mi
- Ideal Market #83.87.4 mi
- Burlington3.55.8 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.53.5 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.45.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major recreational hub for walking, running, and rowing.
The largest shopping destination in the region.
Features golf facilities and extensive green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.