Baton Rouge, LA
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Let’s start with the basics: Baton Rouge, LA has a population of 224517. What about cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA? The median income in Baton Rouge, LA is $50,291 and the median home value is $222,741.
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Weather in Baton Rouge, LA
Average Temperatures
78 high / 57 low
Average Annual Rainfall
63 in
Average Annual Snowfall
0 in
Quick Facts about Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Median Home Value
- $222,741
- Median Property Tax
- $2,313
- Total Population
- 224,517
- Average Commute
- 19 min
- Median Household Income
- $50,291
- Median Monthly Rent
- $839
Map of Baton Rouge, LA
Experiences & Adventures in Baton Rouge, LA
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Southern Pride: A Guide to Baton Rouge, LA’s LGBTQ Scene
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Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.
