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Baton Rouge, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Baton Rouge, LA
At a Glance
How Baton Rouge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baton Rouge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Baton Rouge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baton Rouge residents earn a median household income of $49,944 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,415. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baton Rouge is $224,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,899. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Baton Rouge reports 936 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 146% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,290/100K. The murder rate is 31.7/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Baton Rouge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baton Rouge has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.