The median home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is valued at $223,947, down 1.9% year over year. Typical monthly rent is $1,303, producing a price-to-rent ratio of 14.3x — below the national average of 18x. Baton Rouge is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$223,947

-1.9%

Rent$1,303/mo

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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$44,789 on $223,947

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Affordable24.6% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,535

P/I24.6%

Afford$255K

Room+$31K

P&I $1,132Tax $103Ins $300

Renting $232/mo cheaper ($1,303 rent)6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + LA ins. 28% per HUD.

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