Buying Property in Baton Rouge as a Foreigner
Federal & Louisiana tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Baton Rouge aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Baton Rouge, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut HillsHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 52 | 38 | 8 |
| West MerrydaleHood | $179,947 | — | 83 | 15 | 8 |
| West Sherwood ForestHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 60 | 25 | 8 |
| WoodcrestHood | $188,594 | — | 83 | 13 | 8 |
| Woodstone EstatesHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 67 | 38 | 8 |
| Zeeland PlaceHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 58 | 38 | 8 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| 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 |
Federal & Louisiana tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 6.6 |
| -9.8% |
| 2020 | 35.2 | 6.4 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 37.5 | 5.6 | — |
