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West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Housing Market Brief

county · LA · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is West Baton Rouge Parish, LA’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+16.457
Inventory Health25%
+16.066
Affordability20%
62
Economic Strength20%
-3.073
Rental Yield15%
47

Where is West Baton Rouge Parish, LA in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$265K▲ +6.2%
Median Days on Market45 days-10%
Months of Supply2.7-15.6%
Homes Sold18-14.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$155▲ +1.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%-1.6%

How has West Baton Rouge Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 62
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of May 2026, West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?

The median sale price in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is $265K, having risen 6.2% over the past year.

How affordable is West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA scores 62 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.

What's driving West Baton Rouge Parish, LA's Alpha Score?

West Baton Rouge Parish, LA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (73/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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