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Baton Rouge, LA
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Population: 225,539
Home Price: $191,100
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Overview
Baton Rouge is a midsize city in the state of Louisiana with a population of 225,539. Baton Rouge has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Baton Rouge, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,793
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,282
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.0%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
32.1
39.1
42.3
Gender
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Male
47.6%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
White
37.2%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
53.3%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
3.7%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.8%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$191,100
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$780
$591
$801
Family Households
29.8%
29.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.1%
40.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.0%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
51.0%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.6%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.8%
26.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.8%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.5%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.7%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
51.5%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.9%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Murder
31.7
6.3
3.0
Rape
23.6
37.6
38.0
Robbery
292.3
62.7
40.7
Assault
588.7
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
1023.3
635.4
336.1
Theft
3904.9
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
362.1
165.4
167.1
Arson
60.3
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Baton Rouge, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
cajun
fast food
hot dogs
crawfish
wine
chef
sweet potato
sweet tea
bread
liquor
french fries
beer
chicken wings
cooking
tacos
fooddrinks
nutrition
garlic bread
fried chicken
womens sports
sports coverage
sports commentary
high school football
football
college football
video games
basketball
college athletics
fantasy football
professional wrestling
nba
nfl nba
baseball
nfl
mens womens
pro wrestling
athlete
recruiting
pop culture
inspired by
digital artist
creative
fashion
natural history
graphic design
cultural center
jewelry
artistgraphic designer
literature
artistry
library
art gallery
volunteerism
poetry
chineseenglish
theatre
museum
artsy
commissions
single dad
video games
anime
video editing
board games
fighting games
pc gamer
tv shows
fitness
books
horror movies
scifi
youtuber
eclectic
rdgen
collector
nerdy
skateboarding
miami dolphins
escaping reality
sports
sports coverage
sports commentary
producer writer
producer
content producer
digital media
digital content
executive producer
professional wrestling
tv
quality content
public relations
nfl nba
marketing
creative
fashion
pro wrestling
tv shows
pop culture
sports
open spaces
space
pool
summer
heated pool
savvycat
photography
fishing
cycling
winter
nightlife
indoor
swimming
hunting
boating
recreational
beach
nature
patio
free shipping
online store
shopping online
jewelry
amazon
gift card
boutique
walmart
grocery store
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shipping
stickers
charm bracelets
goodwill
goods
bookstore
grocers
costco
mercantile
baked goods
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