Baton Rouge has a population of approximately 225,539 and experiences a population change rate of -1.00%. The population density is 2,609.8 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Baton Rouge is $46,282, with 85,617 households and an average household size of 2.54.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Baton Rouge is $200,900 with an appreciation rate of 9.60%. 40.11% of housing in the state is owned while 41.77% is rented.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Baton Rouge is 99.5 %.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Baton Rouge is 3.30%, and recent job growth is at 2.61%. Future job growth is projected at 48.91%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Baton Rouge is 9.95%, while the income tax rate is 4.25% .
Education
School expenditures in Baton Rouge are $14,703, and the school ratio is 17.6:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 91.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 62.8 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.
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