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Baton rouge, LA — ZIP 70816

Population: 45,718 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70816 (Baton rouge, LA) is $243,037 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $243,990 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,069/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,037

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,037
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+32.2%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$243,037
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$243,990
Median list price
$242,000
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
176
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
135
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,069/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
East Baton Rouge Parish, Discovery Health Sciences Foundation
Schools include
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School, Southeast Middle School, Wedgewood Elementary School, Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Combustion, Inc. (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
66.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
183
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,311
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,430

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Capozzoli Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,259 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
9.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,514
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
224,248
Average weekly wage
$1,323
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,631

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70816State medianUS median
Median home value$243,037$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$243,990$225,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,069/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,514$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70816?
$243,037.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70816?
$243,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70816?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70816?
Typical rent: $1,069/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70816?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hail.
Is ZIP 70816 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70816?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70816?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70816?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70816?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70816 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70816?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70816?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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