West Baton Rouge Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of May 2026
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.
Where is West Baton Rouge Parish, LA in its market cycle?
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA is classified as Mature — holding 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
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $265K | ▲ +6.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | ▼ -10% |
| Months of Supply | 2.7 | ▼ -15.6% |
| Homes Sold | 18 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $155 | ▲ +1.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▼ -1.6% |
How has West Baton Rouge Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?
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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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