The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70822 sells for about $272,500, or $160 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 $1,500 a month.
ZIP 70822
The housing market in 70822 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand. Market conditions are driven by the area's role as a regional employment hub, though inventory levels remain a factor in overall market speed.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking proximity to the Baton Rouge employment core and university amenities, offering a balance of suburban living and urban access.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% 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 4.8% · poverty 15.2% — 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 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 70822, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Not determinable at the ZIP level; Baton Rouge city-wide safety metrics are reported as a challenge relative to national averages.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; school quality varies significantly across the East Baton Rouge Parish school system.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to the Baton Rouge basin, necessitating careful review of flood zone designations for individual parcels.
Economic momentum is anchored by the state capital's government sector, the petrochemical industry along the Mississippi River, and the presence of Louisiana State University.
Property taxes are assessed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, subject to local millage rates and the state homestead exemption.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by I-10 and I-12 corridors connecting to the downtown employment core.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Mississippi River levee trails and various shopping districts within the broader Baton Rouge metro.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,500, reflecting the city's role as a regional hub for students and professionals.
The economy is driven by state government operations, the petrochemical industry, and higher education, providing a stable employment base.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-10 and I-12, with limited public transit options primarily focused on bus routes.
Development is focused on infill projects and infrastructure improvements within the existing urban footprint of Baton Rouge.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reassessments and state-mandated assessment ratios.
Parcels are subject to East Baton Rouge Parish school district taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by flood and wind hazard exposure, with market rates reflecting state-wide trends.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure document detailing the condition of the home to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 70822.
- 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.
Extensive trail system for walking and cycling along the river.
Major regional employer and cultural hub.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.