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70805

Baton Rouge, LA

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Total Population

24,050
5-year trend
+8.4%

Median Household Income

$27,556
5-year trend
+20.2%

Median Home Value

$94,000
5-year trend
+22.3%

Median Rent

$846
5-year trend
+15.8%

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Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 100% higher than the state average, indicating an affluent area.

Home values are 100% higher than the state average. This area has a competitive real estate market.

Safety score of 35/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$27,556
100% above state avg
Home Value
$94,000
100.1% above state avg
Rent
$846
100% above state avg
Population Density
24,050 residents
Median Age
35.0 years
Safety Score
35/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
62
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
87/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
35/100
Education
28/100
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Employment
50/100
Housing
92/100
Weather
70/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

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Baton Rouge, LA 70805

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Coordinates: 30.4739°, -91.1050°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
59
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
0
Below avg
Transportation
90
Average
Healthcare
95
Average
Groceries
85
Below avg
Utilities
92
Average
Overall
59
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
11,285
Employment Rate
83.0%
Avg. Commute
28 min
Work From Home
2%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Educational Services
38.4%
Construction
13.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
12.8%
Finance & Insurance
12.4%
Professional & Business Services
11.7%
Total Employed
9,365
Total Unemployed
1,920
Unemployment Rate
17.0%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Key Demographic Insightsfor Baton Rouge, LA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 17.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 36.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$27,556
-63.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-60,840,117
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.64 people

Total Households
9,061
Family Households
15.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
38.4%
#2 Industry
Construction
13.5%
#3 Industry
Arts,
12.8%
Total Employed Residents:4,998

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
204 workers
Public Transit
3.4%
304 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,006
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
83.0%
9,365 employed
Labor Force
11,285
1,920 unemployed
Unemployment Rate:17.0%
Median Age
35.0 years
Per Capita Income
$18,340
Poverty Rate
36.9%
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