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Baton rouge, LA — ZIP 70806

Population: 28,302 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70806 (Baton rouge, LA) is $253,139 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $332,750 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,310/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$253,139

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$253,139
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
10-year appreciation
+30.5%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$261,052
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$332,750
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
116 days
New listings (monthly)
31

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,310/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
5
School districts serving the area
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge
Schools include
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy, Collegiate Baton Rouge, GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (3.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
208
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
100,352
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,732

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
THE GENERAL, SEASIDE HEALTH SYSTEM, BATON ROUGE BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,259 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
221,615
Average weekly wage
$1,246
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,028

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70806State medianUS median
Median home value$253,139$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$332,750$225,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,310/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,955$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70806?
$253,139.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70806?
$332,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70806?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70806?
Typical rent: $1,310/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70806?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
Is ZIP 70806 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70806?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70806?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70806?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Capitol Lakes, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 70806?
13 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70806 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70806?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70806?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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