How does Downtown Development District compare to Baton Rouge overall?

Downtown Development District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is priced about 31% below the city median, with a gross yield of 15.6 versus a Red Flag score of 71. Walkability is 51 and education is in the 8th percentile, so the comparison combines lower pricing with weaker school-score positioning.

What are the main market signals in Downtown Development District?

The main signals in Downtown Development District, Baton Rouge, Louisiana are a gross yield of 15.6, prices about 31% below the city median, and a 1.7% decline over the past year. The Red Flag score of 71 is a notable risk marker, while walkability of 51 is midrange.

Neighborhood

Downtown Development District

Baton Rouge, Louisiana US

Downtown Development District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers a high-yield profile with gross yield of 15.6 and pricing about 31% below the city median and 37% below the state median. Over the past year, prices moved down 1.7%. The neighborhood has a Red Flag score of 71, walkability of 51, and education in the 8th percentile, combining a strong income metric with elevated risk and weak school-test-score positioning.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

2.14 mi²

ZIP Code

70802

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

State

Louisiana

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$94,972

YoY-1.7%

Gross Rental Yield

15.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

71 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

8 / 100

Limited · better than 8% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Downtown Development District Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Downtown Development District, Baton Rouge.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$94,972	-1.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$91/sqft	+14.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,232/mo	+5.8%
Gross Rental Yield	15.6%	—
Liquidity Score	18 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	32	-25.6%

Is Downtown Development District Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Louisiana crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

71 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Tornado100Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Heat80Very High

Hail80Very High

Flood60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Louisiana averaged 28.2 crimes and 5.2 violent per 1,000 residents (-10.8% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 15.6%

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Downtown Development District's live DistrictScore metrics.

Downtown Development District Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Louisiana-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.1 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+15.5% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Downtown Development District centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 55% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Louisiana Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	28.2	5.2	-10.8%
2023	31.6	5.6	-6.9%
2022	34.0	6.4	+5.7%
2021	31.9	6.6	-9.8%
2020	35.2	6.4	-6.2%
2019	37.5	5.6	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Downtown Development District inherits the Louisiana figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Downtown Development District

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.0 kmVery High

Industrial odor15 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Downtown Development District: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Downtown Development District

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

51

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

3

Grocery

7

Dining

9

Schools

1

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

14

Parks

2

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Downtown Development District's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Downtown Development District vs Baton Rouge vs Louisiana

How Downtown Development District benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Downtown Development District, the median sale price sits about 31% below the median for Baton Rouge neighborhoods and about 37% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 15.6%, against 6.0% for Baton Rouge neighborhoods and 5.9% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.7%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Baton Rouge neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Downtown Development District	$91/sqft	15.6%	18
Baton Rouge	$133/sqft	6.0%	27
Louisiana	$145/sqft	5.9%	31

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Louisiana tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.56% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.0%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Louisiana property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Downtown Development District Real Estate FAQ

Downtown Development District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana shows a high gross yield of 15.6 and prices about 31% below the city median and 37% below the state median. Over the past year, prices moved down 1.7%, while the Red Flag score is 71. The numbers point to strong income potential alongside elevated risk.

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