In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home price is $236,271, compared with the Louisiana median of $211,928; median household income is $63,071; the population is 452,938; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 616.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
East Baton Rouge at a glance
Population
452,938
Median Household Income
$63,071
Typical Home Value
$236,271
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
616.1
Avg Commute Time
23.6
About East Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge has a population of 452,938. The median home value is $236,271, 11% above the Louisiana median. Median household income is $63,071 (4% above the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are District 3, District 12, and District 1.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in East Baton Rouge
12 towns, by population.
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East Baton Rouge at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of East Baton Rouge?
- East Baton Rouge has a population of 452,938 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in East Baton Rouge?
- The median home value in East Baton Rouge is $236,271. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in East Baton Rouge?
- Median household income in East Baton Rouge is $63,071 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is East Baton Rouge in?
- East Baton Rouge is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in East Baton Rouge?
- East Baton Rouge contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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