Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 70879
The Baton Rouge housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median list price of $299,900. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by a moderate pace of sales and a consistent share of price adjustments. Local economic factors, including the petrochemical sector and government employment, continue to support steady demand.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking affordability relative to the national average, though buyers should carefully evaluate school district boundaries and flood risk.
Median prices moved down 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.2% · poverty 25.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70879, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Baton Rouge experiences higher crime rates compared to the national average, with safety indices consistently ranking as a primary concern for residents and local officials.
School quality varies significantly across the region, with many families prioritizing districts in neighboring parishes like Livingston for higher-rated public education options.
The area faces significant flood risks due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the petrochemical industry, state government operations, and ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional transit connectivity.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level with a homestead exemption available for primary residences, though specific millage rates vary by district.
Commuters typically rely on I-10 and I-12 to reach the Baton Rouge employment core, with traffic congestion being a common factor during peak hours.
Residents have access to various city parks, local golf courses, and shopping centers, with proximity to the Mississippi River providing additional outdoor leisure opportunities.
The rental market remains stable with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a consistent demand from students and young professionals in the metro area.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry, higher education institutions, and state government, providing a stable employment base.
The region is served by a network of highways including I-10 and I-12, with limited public transit options primarily focused on bus services.
Development is focused on mixed-use projects and residential expansion in the suburban fringes of the metro area.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, utilizing standard mass appraisal techniques for tax purposes.
Parcels may be subject to various special districts including fire protection, levee, and utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional exposure to wind and flood hazards, requiring careful policy selection.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov and HomeSnacks demographic summaries.
Extensive system of public parks and green spaces throughout the city.
Major regional shopping destination featuring numerous retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Forecasts are for speculation only and should not be used as a deciding factor in any transaction. Projections trend strictly from calculable historical values — the platform cannot predict market movements, market sentiment, or the market itself.
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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