Baton Rouge, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 97,288 housing units in Baton Rouge.
This represents a 0.2% growth from 97,115 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 97,227 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 61 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Baton Rouge is about 52.4%.
Baton Rouge's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.6%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Baton Rouge were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.60% |
| One Bedroom | 17.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Median year structure was built | 1965 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $94,700 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $62,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $380 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51% |
| Debt Free | 37.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.6% |
