Baton Rouge, LA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · LA · as of August 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 Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Baton Rouge, LA metro area?
Our model forecasts Baton Rouge, LA metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.3% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Baton Rouge, LA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $279K | ▲ +0.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 68 days | ▼ -4.2% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▼ -6.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,950 | ▼ -11.5% |
| Homes Sold | 728 | ▼ -4.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $158 | ▲ +2.3% |
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 August 2026, Baton Rouge, LA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 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 $279K, having risen 0.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Baton Rouge, LA metro area?
Baton Rouge, LA metro area scores 61 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable 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 Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Baton Rouge, LA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.