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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Baton Rouge area can be challenging. Home prices in Baton Rouge are now at a median cost of $211,219, higher than the Louisiana average of $194,522.
The average cost of rent is $1,061/mo in Baton Rouge, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Baton Rouge area. While nearly 43.01% of residents own their homes outright in Baton Rouge, 28.74% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Baton Rouge is $6,326 per month. Households that rent pay about 16.77% of their income on rent here. Baton Rouge's most expensive areas are in the southeastern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the western parts of the city.
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