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West Baton Rouge Housing Market, LA

Last updated May 2026

As of the latest data, the typical home in West Baton Rouge is valued around $250K, up 2.2% over the past 12 months. The market is home to roughly 28K residents. Looking ahead, Curb Report's 12-month price forecast points to mixed signals, housing crash risk is low, rental cap rates run near market median, the overall Investment Score grades strong. Below you'll find West Baton Rouge's home prices, price forecast, crash and climate risk, property taxes, cap rate, and rental data, updated monthly from Zillow, the Census Bureau, FEMA, and 30+ sources. Create a free account to explore the full interactive map, or analyze a specific listing with Curb Check.

Median home value

$250K

1-year growth

+2.2%

Population

28K

12-mo forecast

Mixed signals

Crash risk

Low

Cap rate

Near market median

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Is now a good time to buy in West Baton Rouge?

Curb Report's 12-month price forecast for West Baton Rouge currently points to mixed signals, with low housing crash risk. Create a free account to see the full forecast, the signals driving it, and historical trends before you buy.

What is the housing crash risk in West Baton Rouge?

West Baton Rouge's housing crash risk is currently low, based on price-to-income, inventory, days-on-market, and overvaluation signals. See the full Crash Risk breakdown and what's driving it on Curb Report.

What is the median home price in West Baton Rouge?

The typical home value in West Baton Rouge is about $250K, up 2.2% over the past year. Explore the full price history and 12-month forecast on Curb Report.

Is West Baton Rouge a good place to invest in rental property?

In West Baton Rouge, rental cap rates run near market median and the overall Investment Score grades strong. Use the Curb Check tool to paste any Zillow or Redfin listing and get instant cap rate, cash flow, and a risk read for that specific property.

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