East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
452,821 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,075 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$241,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$940 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baton Rouge Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baton Rouge Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 4 0 60
Apr 4 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 82
Sep 4 0 77
Oct 5 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, LA State Senate District 6, LA State House District 65, LA
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Schools

Sharon Hills Elementary School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Brownfields Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Camelot College
5 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta College of Arts & Technology
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Alexandria International Airport
102 miles, NW • 1 star
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