Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $49,000. Median rent: $1,050. Median home price: $220,000.
- Median rent: $1,050/mo
- Median home price: $220,000
- Median household income: $49,000
- Rent-to-income: 26% of annual income
City guide · Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA city guide. Population is 227,549. Median household income is $49,000. Median rent is $1,050.
Key numbers
Population227,549
Median income$49,000
Median rent / mo$1,050
Median home price$220,000
State income tax4.25%
Sunny days / year219
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 79°F. Average low: 58°F. Annual rainfall: 60 inches. Sunny days: 219.
- Average high: 79°F
- Average low: 58°F
- Annual rainfall: 60 inches
- Sunny days/year: 219
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 4.25%. Local tax rate: 9.95%.
- State income tax: 4.25%
- Local tax rate: 9.95%
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Frequently asked questions about Baton Rouge
What is the cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA?
Median income: $49,000. Median rent: $1,050. Median home price: $220,000.
Does Louisiana have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 4.25%. Local tax rate: 9.95%.
What is the weather like in Baton Rouge?
Average high: 79°F. Average low: 58°F. Annual rainfall: 60 inches. Sunny days: 219.
Is Baton Rouge a good place to live?
Baton Rouge, LA city guide. Population is 227,549. Median household income is $49,000. Median rent is $1,050.