Housing
Home prices and rent in Baton Rouge
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Louisiana and the U.S.
Census geography: Baton Rouge city, Louisiana. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
| Baton Rouge | Louisiana | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,700 | $216,500 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,067 | $1,064 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $49,994 | $60,756 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 48% | 67% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1983 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,000 | $174,000 | $234,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $787 | $879 | $1,067 |
| Median household income | $38,790 | $44,470 | $49,994 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area · East Baton Rouge Parish. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $94,500. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $52,950 | $60,500 | $68,050 | $75,600 | $81,650 | $87,700 | $93,750 | $99,800 |
| Very low income (50%) | $33,100 | $37,800 | $42,550 | $47,250 | $51,050 | $54,850 | $58,600 | $62,400 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $19,850 | $22,700 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Baton Rouge?
$234,700, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $216,500 in Louisiana and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Baton Rouge?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,067 a month, versus $1,064 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Baton Rouge?
The median home value went from $154,000 in 2014 to $234,700 in 2024 (+52%).
What is fair market rent in Baton Rouge?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area is $992 for a studio, $1,014 for one bedroom and $1,149 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Baton Rouge city, Louisiana. Values are estimates with margins of error.