In West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home price is $248,760; median household income is $87,299; the population is 27,974; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 350.7 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
West Baton Rouge at a glance
Population
27,974
Median Household Income
$87,299
Typical Home Value
$248,760
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
350.7
Avg Commute Time
25.0
About West Baton Rouge
West Baton Rouge has a population of 27,974. The median home value is $248,760, 17% above the Louisiana median. Median household income is $87,299 (44% above the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are 2, 1, and 7.
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 West Baton Rouge
9 towns, by population.
West Baton Rouge at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of West Baton Rouge?
- West Baton Rouge has a population of 27,974 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in West Baton Rouge?
- The median home value in West Baton Rouge is $248,760. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in West Baton Rouge?
- Median household income in West Baton Rouge is $87,299 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is West Baton Rouge in?
- West Baton Rouge is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in West Baton Rouge?
- West Baton Rouge contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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