Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Baton Rouge, LA real estate market currently shows 2,046 active listings, with 523 pending sales. Homes are averaging 69 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 16 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 69 days on market compared to 70 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 2.8% year-over-year, from $316,808 to $307,793.
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Population: 387,370 · Density: 889.8/mi² · Median household income: $61,024
Typical home value: $238,008 · Homeownership: 55.4%
Baton Rouge: 70801, 70802, 70805, 70807, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70813, 70817, 70820, 70821, 70823
Hickey, Duncan, and Mather Town: 70804, 70831
Hyacinth Terrace: 70808, 70833
Jefferson Terrace: 70809, 70826
University View: 70803
Goodwood Place: 70806
Pasadena: 70814
McGehee Place: 70815
Morgan Place: 70818
Woodcrest: 70819
Villa Ashley: 70822
Hillcrest Acres: 70827
Pate Place: 70879