Baton Rouge, LA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Baton Rouge, LA metro area’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 Baton Rouge, LA metro area in its market cycle?
Baton Rouge, LA metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Baton Rouge, LA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $283K | ▲ +3.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 51 days | ▲ +8.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▼ -8.3% |
| Homes Sold | 869 | ▼ -10.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $160 | ▲ +1.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▲ +0.3% |
How has Baton Rouge, LA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge, LA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Baton Rouge, LA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 47 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Baton Rouge, LA metro area?
The median sale price in Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $283K, having risen 3.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Baton Rouge, LA metro area?
Baton Rouge, LA metro area scores 37 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Baton Rouge, LA metro area's Alpha Score?
Baton Rouge, LA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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