1228 Sharlo Ave · Baton Rouge, LA 70820

$179,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,700 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 10 Days on market

Built 1978 0.37 ac lot $105/sqft · 12% above area Est $155k · 15% over $40/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +23.9/30.0
• DSCR +7.7/10.0
• 1% rule +5.9/10.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Rent growth +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.4/10.0
• ARV discount +0.6/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This large, updated townhouse sits adjacent to a large guest parking lot, which is a huge convenience. Sharlo is a popular option, as it's just minutes from the campus of LSU. The property has a two-car carport and its own private fenced in backyard/courtyard area. The spacious interior offers three nicely sized bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs), each boasting spacious closets. This unit offers a comfortable living room that's accented with a brick fireplace, all under a soaring vaulted ceiling that opens up the space. Throughout the interior you'll find updated paint colors and 3cm quartz countertops. The fridge, washer, dryer and countertop microwave will remain. A brand-new water heater was just installed. The Sharlo neighborhood is on the LSU bus route for added convenience.

Key facts

• Brick fireplace
• New water heater
• $40 HOA

Tags

• PRIVATE FENCED BACKYARD
• BRICK FIREPLACE
• SOARING VAULTED CEILING
• 3CM QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
• NEW WATER HEATER

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Subdivision: Sharlo
• HOA & community: Homeowners association with annual fee of $480 (about $40/month) covering grounds maintenance

Exterior

• Parking: Carport
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Attached townhouse; Two stories
• Construction: Wood siding and frame construction; Shingle roof; Slab foundation; Built as residential/multi-family use
• Exterior features: Porch; Wood fencing; Level topography

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator
• Flooring: Tile; Wood; Ceramic tile; Laminate
• Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Vaulted ceilings; Walk-in closets; One fireplace
• Laundry & utility: Washer hookup; Electric dryer hookup; Washer; Dryer

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $179k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $347 ($4k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $179k).
• Cap rate 8.6% vs local median 4.3% in Baton Rouge — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 74/100 on livability (#24 in LA, #4,535 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities D, crime F, employment D-.
• East Baton Rouge Parish (urban): math 22% / reading 34% proficiency, ranked #47 of 98 in LA (top 48%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.8%/yr); 315 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 40% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 2,252 units permitted in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2024 (440 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,943/mo this rent would consume 49% of the median local household income ($47k/yr) (locally 1879% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• East Baton Rouge County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

• Only 10 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 7 sale attempts since 26y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $135k; 33% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→20/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $179,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1978 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.09% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.62%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.30%
• DSCR: 1.37
• GRM: 7.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $155,219
• List price: $179,000
• Delta: 15.32%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1246 Sharlo Ave Unit 8-D-2	0.04mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,641 (-4%)	0mo	$199,000	$121	87
1310 Sharlo Ave	0.06mi	3/2.0	1,653 (-3%)	12mo	$190,000	$115	82
2344 Brightside Dr	0.19mi	3/2.0	1,651 (-3%)	6mo	$179,000	$108	81
1270 Sharlo Ave	0.04mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,465 (-14%)	1mo	$140,000	$96	69
2334 Brightside Dr	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,482 (-13%)	2mo	$148,000	$100	68
2216 Brightside Dr	0.14mi	3/2.0	1,478 (-13%)	6mo	$164,000	$111	67
5345 Arlington Ct	0.31mi	3/3.0	1,555 (-8%)	22mo	$202,000	$130	49
2141 Plantation Ln	0.35mi	3/3.0	1,555 (-8%)	22mo	$210	—	47

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.79% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -3.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.85×
• Total profit: $-7,344
• Equity at exit: $26,689

10-year hold

• IRR: 5.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.41×
• Total profit: $20,349
• Equity at exit: $15,477

Cash invested: $50,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Louisiana: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

5-day notice; no state rent control; civil-law jurisdiction; landlord-favorable.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 70820

• Home prices YoY: -29.9%
• Rents YoY: 2.8%
• Active inventory: 315
• Price-to-rent: 7.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,943 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$939
• Tax from tax record: −$135 /mo · $1,618/yr
• Insurance: −$75
• HOA: −$40
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$408
• Net cashflow: $347

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,504

Max offer price $179,000

Occupancy floor 77%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $448	-5% $397	+0% $347	+5% $296	+10% $245
Rent	-10% $193	-5% $270	+0% $347	+5% $423	+10% $500
Rate	-1.0pp $437	-0.5pp $392	base $347	+0.5pp $300	+1.0pp $253

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $44,750
• Closing costs: $5,370
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1274 Sharlo Ave Unit 1519871P Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1786	$3,298	$1.85	15d	1	0.09mi
2000 Brightside Dr Baton Rouge, LA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	792	$1,496	$1.89	15d	1	0.15mi
2073 Brightside Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,200	$1.09	24d	1	0.21mi
5112 Arlington Ct Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	3.0	1601	$1,850	$1.16	45d	1	0.22mi
1345 Harwich Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1478	$1,800	$1.22	45d	1	0.23mi
4521 Y a Tittle Ave Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,150	$0.88	15d	1	0.24mi
2452 Brightside Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1246	$1,600	$1.28	15d	1	0.24mi
2122 Stonehenge Ave Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.5	1540	$1,550	$1.01	45d	1	0.28mi
1724 Brightside Dr Apt A Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.5	1050	$1,025	$0.98	24d	1	0.32mi
5416 Heatherstone Dr Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	3.0	1990	$2,000	$1.01	45d	1	0.32mi
5268 S Brightside View Dr Apt 2 Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.5	1348	$1,250	$0.93	45d	1	0.34mi
1704 Brightside Dr Unit C Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1088	$1,175	$1.08	22d	1	0.34mi
1714 Brightside Dr Unit A Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.5	1050	$1,025	$0.98	45d	1	0.35mi
1983 S Brightside View Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1270	$1,100	$0.87	22d	1	0.37mi
1983 S Brightside View Dr Unit C Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.5	1124	$1,195	$1.06	45d	1	0.37mi
1741 Brightside Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0–3.0	2.0	1436	$1,850	$1.29	15d	3	0.38mi
1953 S Brightside View Dr Unit B Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.5	1218	$1,300	$1.07	15d	1	0.38mi
2021 S Brightside View Dr Unit C Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.5	1250	$1,250	$1.00	45d	1	0.38mi
2173 Plantation Ln Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1374	$1,200	$0.87	22d	1	0.38mi
5648 Riverstone Dr Unit 94A Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1603	$1,250	$0.78	22d	1	0.39mi
1835 S Brightside View Dr Unit C Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.5	1250	$1,375	$1.10	24d	1	0.40mi
5628 Moorstone Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.5	1900	$1,650	$0.87	45d	1	0.41mi
839 E Boyd Dr Unit C Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.5	1080	$1,400	$1.30	20d	1	0.54mi
837 E Boyd Dr Unit A Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	1.5	1080	$1,300	$1.20	20d	1	0.54mi
5107 Nicholson Dr Unit A30 Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1365	$1,350	$0.99	24d	1	0.61mi
5111 Nicholson Dr Unit A44 Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1567	$1,650	$1.05	24d	1	0.63mi
582 Jennifer Jean Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1370	$1,500	$1.09	45d	1	0.72mi
900 Dean Lee Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1585	$1,800	$1.14	24d	3	0.74mi
900 Dean Lee Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0–3.0	2.0–3.0	1585	$1,800	$1.14	45d	3	0.74mi
5157 Etta St Unit 4G Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1473	$1,650	$1.12	45d	1	0.77mi
4441 Burbank Dr #108 Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	3.0	1500	$1,725	$1.15	24d	1	0.80mi
436 Jennifer Jean Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,950	$1.77	24d	1	0.83mi
436 Jennifer Jean Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1100	$1,950	$1.77	15d	1	0.83mi
4441 Burbank Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0–3.0	1544	$1,750	$1.13	45d	2	0.85mi
5618 Cottage Lake Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.5	2002	$3,000	$1.50	45d	1	0.89mi
5618 Cottage Lake Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	2002	$3,000	$1.50	20d	1	0.89mi
4464 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.0	1219	$1,675	$1.37	45d	1	1.00mi
5030 Myrtle Trail Dr Baton Rouge, LA	2.0	2.5	1601	$2,350	$1.47	15d	1	1.19mi
5578 Arialo Dr Baton Rouge, LA	3.0	2.0	1484	$2,100	$1.42	45d	1	1.33mi
5151 Highland Rd Baton Rouge, LA	4.0	1.0–4.0	1129	$1,495	$1.32	15d	150	1.33mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $40 · $480/yr
• Likely covers: water

Listing history 15 events

1. 2026-05-14
   status Pending 798-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This large, updated townhouse sits adjacent to a large guest parking lot, which is a huge convenience. Sharlo is a popular option, as it's just minutes from the campus of LSU. The property has a two-car carport and its own private fenced in backyard/courtyard area. The spacious interior offers three nicely sized bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs), each boasting spacious closets. This unit offers a comfortable living room that's accented with a brick fireplace, all under a soaring vaulted ceiling that opens up the space. Throughout the interior you'll find updated paint colors and 3cm quartz countertops. The fridge, washer, dryer and countertop microwave will remain. A brand-new water heater was just installed. The Sharlo neighborhood is on the LSU bus route for added convenience.

2. 2026-05-14
   status Pending 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This large, updated townhouse sits adjacent to a large guest parking lot, which is a huge convenience. Sharlo is a popular option, as it's just minutes from the campus of LSU. The property has a two-car carport and its own private fenced in backyard/courtyard area. The spacious interior offers three nicely sized bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs), each boasting spacious closets. This unit offers a comfortable living room that's accented with a brick fireplace, all under a soaring vaulted ceiling that opens up the space. Throughout the interior you'll find updated paint colors and 3cm quartz countertops. The fridge, washer, dryer and countertop microwave will remain. A brand-new water heater was just installed. The Sharlo neighborhood is on the LSU bus route for added convenience.

3. 2026-05-04
   listed $179,000 Active 798-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This large, updated townhouse sits adjacent to a large guest parking lot, which is a huge convenience. Sharlo is a popular option, as it's just minutes from the campus of LSU. The property has a two-car carport and its own private fenced in backyard/courtyard area. The spacious interior offers three nicely sized bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs), each boasting spacious closets. This unit offers a comfortable living room that's accented with a brick fireplace, all under a soaring vaulted ceiling that opens up the space. Throughout the interior you'll find updated paint colors and 3cm quartz countertops. The fridge, washer, dryer and countertop microwave will remain. A brand-new water heater was just installed. The Sharlo neighborhood is on the LSU bus route for added convenience.

4. 2026-05-04
   listed $179,000 Active 804-char remark

   Show marketing remark (798 chars)

   This large, updated townhouse sits adjacent to a large guest parking lot, which is a huge convenience. Sharlo is a popular option, as it's just minutes from the campus of LSU. The property has a two-car carport and its own private fenced in backyard/courtyard area. The spacious interior offers three nicely sized bedrooms (one downstairs and two upstairs), each boasting spacious closets. This unit offers a comfortable living room that's accented with a brick fireplace, all under a soaring vaulted ceiling that opens up the space. Throughout the interior you'll find updated paint colors and 3cm quartz countertops. The fridge, washer, dryer and countertop microwave will remain. A brand-new water heater was just installed. The Sharlo neighborhood is on the LSU bus route for added convenience.

5. 2023-12-27
   soldstatus $135,000
6. 2023-12-22
   soldstatus Sold

   Show marketing remark (764 chars)

   Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

7. 2023-11-27
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (764 chars)

   Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

8. 2023-11-21
   status Active

   Show marketing remark (764 chars)

   Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

9. 2023-11-09
   status Pending

   Show marketing remark (764 chars)

   Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

10. 2023-10-30
    listed $145,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

11. 2023-10-30
    listed $145,000

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Great first time home buyer or investor opportunity! This three-bedroom, two-bathroom two-story townhouse in Sharlo Subdivision near LSU offers spacious living with a cozy fireplace, a generous dining area, and impressive vaulted ceilings. Laminate wood and tile floors throughout. The extra-large rooms with ample closets and a fenced backyard make it perfect for comfortable living. Don’t forget the uniqueness of the spiral staircase leading to the second floor. Washer and dryer and Refrigerator to remain at no value. Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Just steps away from Louisiana State University. Welcome investors. Tenant in place. Rent is between $1300 and $1500 a month. Stove is 1 year old. Schedule your viewing with us today!

12. 2013-08-01
    soldstatus $132,500
13. 2013-04-19
    listed $140,000
14. 2000-05-30
    soldstatus
15. 2000-04-14
    listed $95,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,618 · $135/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,618 · $135/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X · 20% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,311
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,027
• − Property taxes: −$1,618
• − Insurance: −$895
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,865
• − Management: −$1,865
• − HOA: −$480
• − Depreciation: −$5,207
• Taxable income: $1,354
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$325
• After-tax cash flow: $3,834/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: East Baton Rouge Parish
• NCES district ID: 2200540
• Math proficiency: 22% ▼ -36.00%
• Reading proficiency: 34% ▼ -31.00%
• Median HH income: $46,263
• Composite: 24.14/100
• National rank: #7745
• State rank: #47 of 98 in LA

Livability — Baton Rouge

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #24
• US rank: #4535

Category grades

Amenities D Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment D- Housing A Health & safety A+ User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Baton Rouge, LA
• County: East Baton Rouge Parish · 399,686 people
• City population: 351,868
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• Population (ZIP): 23,377
• Household income: $47,429
• Rent vs Own: 66.0% rent · 34.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 1879.0

Population outlook (East Baton Rouge County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 464,810 people
• By 2030: 472,137 · +1.6%
• By 2040: 480,243 · +3.3%
• By 2050: 484,422 · +4.2%
• By 2075: 492,069 · +5.9%
• By 2100: 476,347 · +2.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.63)
• Race & ethnicity: White 56% Black 21% Hispanic / Latino 13% Asian 7% Two or more races 5% Native American 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 7% Italian 2% Scotch-Irish 1%
• Foreign-born: 13% · Canada, China, South Korea
• Languages at home: 84% English-only · Spanish 9% Other Indo-European 3% Chinese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · East Baton Rouge

• 2024 margin: D (+11.1) · D 54.5% · R 43.4% · Other 2.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: +8.9pp toward D · 2008: 2.2pp · 2024: 11.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+11.1 2020: D+13.1 2016: D+9.2 2012: D+5.2 2008: D+2.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -56.10%
• Current HPI: 131.5382
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.79%
• Metro: Baton Rouge, LA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.29%
• F500 in state: 10

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Telecommunications	2	$23B
▸Utilities	1	$12B
▸Wholesale / Distribution	1	$5B
▸Advertising	1	$2B

Price history

+88.4% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-06-12 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2026-06-12 Sold (MLS) — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-05-14 Pending — AcadianaMLS
• 2026-05-14 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2026-05-04 Listed $179,000 GBRMLS
• 2026-05-04 Listed $179,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2023-12-27 Sold (Public Records) $135,000 Public Records
• 2023-12-22 Sold (MLS) — GBRMLS
• 2023-11-27 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2023-11-21 Relisted — GBRMLS
• 2023-11-09 Pending — GBRMLS
• 2023-10-30 Listed $145,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2023-10-30 Listed $145,000 GBRMLS
• 2013-08-01 Sold (Public Records) $132,500 Public Records
• 2013-04-19 Listed $140,000 AcadianaMLS
• 2000-05-30 Sold (Public Records) — Public Records
• 2000-04-14 Listed $95,000 AcadianaMLS

Property tax history

+0.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,618 · +4.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.