Market Intelligence · LA / East Baton Rouge Parish

Baton Rouge, LA home prices and housing market

16 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$228K1-yr change2.6%

The typical home value in Baton Rouge, LA is $228K as of September 2026, up 2.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Baton Rouge ZIP code, the median list price is $227K and homes spend a median of 75 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

The typical listing is sitting on the market for about 68 days before going under contract, which tells you buyers are not in a hurry.
Values have barely budged either, with the typical home worth about two hundred thirty-two thousand five hundred fifty dollars, up less than one percent over the past year.
Meanwhile there are roughly one thousand five hundred homes for sale, and about 500 new listings came on in the past month, so buyers have plenty to choose from.

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Baton Rouge sellers are learning a hard lesson this summer: homes here take time to move. The typical listing is sitting on the market for about 68 days before going under contract, which tells you buyers are not in a hurry. Values have barely budged either, with the typical home worth about two hundred thirty-two thousand five hundred fifty dollars, up less than one percent over the past year. Meanwhile there are roughly one thousand five hundred homes for sale, and about 500 new listings came on in the past month, so buyers have plenty to choose from. Nearly one in five listings has already cut its price, and the typical asking price sits around two hundred forty thousand dollars, very close to what homes are actually worth. Put it together and the message is clear. This is a patient buyer's market. If you price at the market from day one, you will sell. Overprice, and you will likely spend two months waiting before you cut anyway.

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12-month value trend

+2.6% over 12 months

Sep 2025$222K

Low $222KHigh $228K

Sep 2026$228K

Median Zillow home value index across Baton Rouge's ZIP codes.

The coverage

Baton Rouge, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026: $228K
1-yr changeMedian across Baton Rouge ZIPs: +2.6%
ZIP markets live31 tracked in Baton Rouge: 16
County: East Baton Rouge Parish

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Context

The typical home value in Baton Rouge is $228,141, up 2.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is a modest pace of appreciation, and values remain relatively affordable for a state capital. Buyers have room to look, with 1576 homes for sale as of September 2026, and sellers are still testing the market, with 376 new listings added in that period. Pricing has not been aggressive: the median list price sits at $227,000, close to the typical value, and 19.0% of listings have taken a price cut. Homes are moving slowly, with a median of 75 days on market. For a Baton Rouge homeowner thinking about selling, the numbers point to a market where realistic pricing and patience matter more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of September 2026

Typical home value

$228K

2.6%YoY

Median list price

$227K

Days on market

Homes for sale

1,576

Price cuts

19.0%

New listings

376

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Baton Rouge's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Baton Rouge, LA home prices over time

Typical home values in Baton Rouge, LA are up 2.6% over the past year, from $222K in September 2025 to $228K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Baton Rouge, LA, September of each year
Month	Typical value	1-yr change
September 2026	$228,141	+2.6%
September 2025	$222,394	No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Baton Rouge ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Baton Rouge, LA a buyer's or seller's market?

Baton Rouge, LA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 75 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Baton Rouge ZIP code, and 376 new listings against 1,576 active listings across Baton Rouge, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Baton Rouge housing market forecast 2027

+0.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 16 Baton Rouge ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%).

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Baton Rouge rose 2.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Baton Rouge?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Baton Rouge shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.3%), after a 2.6% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 16 Baton Rouge ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Baton Rouge ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 31 Baton Rouge ZIP codes in total; the remaining 15 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Baton Rouge, LA home prices.

How much is a home in Baton Rouge worth?

The typical home value in Baton Rouge is $228,141 as of September 2026, up 2.6% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Baton Rouge?

The median days on market in Baton Rouge is 75 as of September 2026. Well-priced homes can sell faster, but sellers should plan for a slower pace than in a hot market.

Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market right now?

As of September 2026, there are 1576 homes for sale in Baton Rouge, and 19.0% of listings have had a price cut. That gives buyers some negotiating room, so sellers should price carefully from the start.

Are home prices going up or down in Baton Rouge, LA?

Typical home values in Baton Rouge, LA are up 2.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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