Gardere, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,130
Population
3,654/sq mi density
$60,694
Median Income
$27,512 per capita
$250,600
Home Value
$224,899 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
924
Violent Crime/100K
4,477 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$250,600 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
924 violent crimes/100K (143% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$250,600
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,300
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$250,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$224,899
Median Sale Price
$302,500
Median List Price
$260,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,135/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
20
Price Drops
35.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $250,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,899 |
| Median Sale Price | $302,500 |
| Median List Price | $260,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $176 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,135 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.7% |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $176 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,300 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |
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