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BATON ROUGE, LA 70820

Real Estate Market Report  ·  East Baton Rouge County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
128
⇧ 1.6% vs 126 last year
Pending
31
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$202,500
⇩ 3.8% vs $210,514 last year
Average Price
$280,572
⇩ 14.6% vs $328,689 last year
Days on Market
100
⇧ 25% vs 80 days last year

Market Context

Population: 22,540  ·  Density: 422.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $43,884

Typical home value: $278,079  ·  Homeownership: 28.9%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70820) currently shows 128 active listings, with 31 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 80 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.8% year-over-year, from $210,514 to $202,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 128 this year vs 126 last year
  • Days on market: 100 now vs 80 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $202,500 (-3.8% YoY)
  • Average: $280,572 (-14.6% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 14.4 miles — 932 listings ($303,950,560 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70820Baton Rouge, LA 708200.0 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70780Sunshine, LA 707805.1 mi4$1,382,800$225,900$345,700
70802Baton Rouge, LA 708025.5 mi84$11,897,088$115,000$141,632
70836Baton Rouge, LA 708366.1 mi13$4,170,309$330,000$320,793
70719Brusly, LA 707196.5 mi8$2,040,000$255,000$255,000
70809Baton Rouge, LA 708096.9 mi173$78,581,617$320,000$454,229
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708159.2 mi97$24,374,548$245,000$251,284
70812Baton Rouge, LA 7081210.1 mi29$3,615,633$129,000$124,677
70814Baton Rouge, LA 7081410.8 mi50$10,169,750$212,000$203,395
70721Carville, LA 7072111.8 mi1$189,000$189,000$189,000
70817Baton Rouge, LA 7081712.1 mi225$93,826,575$373,990$417,007
70764Plaquemine, LA 7076412.3 mi58$12,876,812$188,750$222,014
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081814.4 mi62$24,913,212$375,000$401,826

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

As of January 2026, there are 128 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70820), compared to 126 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 is $202,500 as of January 2026, a 3.8% decrease from $210,514 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BATON ROUGE, LA?

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 spend an average of 100 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 80 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 80 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BATON ROUGE, LA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 save an estimated $4,050 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $202,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.