Markets/Louisiana/Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$248,895

+2.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

32/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
3.3mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Bottom 7% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.92x

In-migrants avg $53,026 AGI vs out-migrants $57,735

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Opportunity Zone Market

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Baton Rouge Market Summary

Baton Rouge, LA shows steady growth at 2.6% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.61x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (32/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.67% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score91/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$68,910

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.3%
Base Case+2.6%
Bull Case+3.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Baton Rouge, LA's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (58/100). The composite climate risk score of 32/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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