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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Baton Rouge.

About Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge is situated on the Mississippi River. All the towns along the river have a unique character. Baton Rouge, not the larger city of New Orleans, is the capital of Louisiana and the seat of the Baton Rouge Parish. Baton Rouge is the political hub and runs the state. The 2020 census counted 227,470 people living in this city.

Because the city is more inland than the coastal city of New Orleans, it is less susceptible to damage by hurricanes; however, storm surges can spill over the levees and flood the town, which happened during Hurricane Katrina. The levee system needs some work to become safer.

Historically, those who were born here can trace their heritage to a terrific mix of people who came from Europe, especially France, Great Britian, and Spain. Those with ancestors who were enslaved came from Africa. Many of the residents are of mixed heritage.

In contemporary times, the city is known for its many cultural influences that create delicious local food. The students who live here and attend Louisiana State University and the other schools in the area ensure that the town has a lively nightlife and plenty of fun activities.

What to do in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge has wonderful things to see and enjoy.

• Features: The Riverfront Plaza and City Dock are amazing. There is a walking/jogging, bicycle path that goes along the Mississippi River. The area is well-lit for a sunset stroll and it is nice to enjoy the street performers at night.
• Events: Popular events are holiday festivities, parades, and seasonal live music shows.
• Museums: There are many museums to explore, including the Capitol Park Museum, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, the Museum of Public Art, and the USS KIDD Veterans Museum, which is a Navy ship.
• Destination: The BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo has many exotic animals and a petting zoo for kids to enjoy.

Working in Baton Rouge, LA

The local economy depends on education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is too high. The median household income is $46,282 per year. That amount is almost $23,000 lower than the American average of $69,021. The economy is declining when compared to the national average. Baton Rouge's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is a lethargic 24.4%, compared to the national job growth rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (10.3%), education (13%), hospitality (11.4%), construction (7.1%), public administration (5.2%), professional services (6.8%), and support services/waste management (4.4%).

Baton Rouge, LA Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods have homes that sell for over $700,000.

Here are a few areas with nice homes for sale that cost $500,000 to $600,000:

• Meadowpark / Five Oaks: This nice neighborhood is south of the city center. It has a median real estate price of $567.791, which is more expensive than 94.2% of Louisiana. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999. Some were built after 2000. Rental homes are $1,869 monthly. The vacancy rate is high at 15.2% due to the high turnover of vacation rentals and new homes under construction.
• Goodwood West: This nice neighborhood is close to the city center. The median real estate price is $546,847. Apartments and homes are available for an average rent of $1,526 monthly. The vacancy rate is 5.9%, so renting in this area is fairly easy.
• Riverbend: This area is on the Mississippi River. The median real estate price in this neighborhood is $526,939. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $1,677 per month. There are also apartment complexes and high-rise residential buildings. The vacancy rate is 4.6%.
• South Baton Rouge: The median real estate price is $518,382. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes and apartment complexes. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. They were built between 1970 and 1999 with a few newer houses. The vacancy rate is 7.3%. The average rent is $2,252 per month.

Baton Rouge, LA School District

East Baton Rouge Schools is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $15,642 annually on educational services for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio creates an average class size of 16 to one.

There are 54 private schools in and around Baton Rouge. The top-ranked private schools are the Hosanna Christian Academy (PK to 8th), Dunham School (NS to 12th), and the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (PK to 12th).

There are 12 schools of higher learning within a 50-mile area. The best four-year public universities are Louisiana State University and the Southern University and A& M College.

Moving to Baton Rouge, LA Resource Guide

The City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge combined to form the municipal government. The mayor works with 12 members serving on the Metropolitan Council.

The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge manages 191 facilities that offer many options, from recreational centers and parks with playgrounds to hiking trails to basketball and tennis courts to sports fields to nature preserves.

Baton Rouge, LA Housing

You can expect to pay around the median home price of $290,000 if you want to buy a home in Baton Rouge. The good news is that it’s a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than interested buyers.

The cost of living in Baton Rouge is a bit higher (3% more) than other cities in the state; however, it is still 5% lower than the national average.