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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland PlaceHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 58 | 38 | 8 |
| Woodstone EstatesHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 67 | 38 | 8 |
| WoodcrestHood | $188,594 | — | 83 | 13 | 8 |
| West Sherwood ForestHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 60 | 25 | 8 |
| West MerrydaleHood | $179,947 | — | 83 | 15 | 8 |
| Walnut HillsHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 52 | 38 | 8 |
| Villa Del ReyHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 75 | 25 | 8 |
| University HillsHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 78 | 38 | 8 |
| University GardensHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 65 | 38 | 8 |
| The HideawayHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 68 | 28 | 8 |
| Spanish TownHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 80 | 18 | 8 |
| South Sherwood ForestHood | $239,429 | 5.4% | 76 | 36 | 8 |
| South Parkview OaksHood | $239,429 | 5.4% | 72 | 36 | 8 |
| South BroadmoorHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 75 | 25 | 8 |
| South Baton RougeHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 56 | 18 | 8 |
| Smiley HeightsHood | $104,969 | 10.9% | 66 | 15 | 8 |
| ShilohHood | $239,429 | 5.4% | 84 | 36 | 8 |
| Sherwood ForestHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 75 | 25 | 8 |
| ScotlandvilleHood | $154,954 | 11.2% | 55 | 14 | 8 |
| Roseland TerraceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| Rittiner TerraceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| Red OakHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 56 | 25 | 8 |
| Pollard EstatesHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 86 | 38 | 8 |
| Oak ForestHood | $199,941 | 4.9% | 80 | 20 | 8 |
| North MayfairHood | $363,637 | 4.9% | 58 | 52 | 8 |
| Nicholson EstatesHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 64 | 18 | 8 |
| Melrose PlaceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 82 | 28 | 8 |
| Melrose EastHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 71 | 28 | 8 |
| McGrath HeightsHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| Magnolia WoodsHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 65 | 38 | 8 |
| Lynn PlaceHood | $104,969 | 10.9% | 65 | 15 | 8 |
| La Belle AireHood | $197,441 | 6.5% | 68 | 25 | 8 |
| Kleinert TerraceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 58 | 28 | 8 |
| IstroumaHood | $104,969 | 10.9% | 66 | 15 | 8 |
| Hickey, Duncan, and Mather TownHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 56 | 18 | 8 |
| HarwichHood | $230,432 | 10.3% | 78 | 37 | 8 |
| GreenvilleHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 60 | 18 | 8 |
| Goodwood PlaceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| Goodwood HomesitesHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 67 | 28 | 8 |
| Eden ParkHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 66 | 18 | 8 |
| East DaytonHood | $104,969 | 10.9% | 56 | 15 | 8 |
| Drehr PlaceHood | $283,416 | 5.6% | 64 | 28 | 8 |
| Downtown Development DistrictHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 71 | 18 | 8 |
| Downtown Baton RougeHood | $1,000 | — | 80 | 3 | 8 |
| Devall TownHood | $1,000 | — | 80 | 3 | 8 |
| Dent TerraceHood | $230,432 | 10.3% | 74 | 37 | 8 |
| DaytonHood | $104,969 | 10.9% | 45 | 15 | 8 |
| College TownHood | $389,634 | 4.8% | 70 | 38 | 8 |
| College ParkHood | $230,432 | 10.3% | 85 | 37 | 8 |
| Capitol Park ComplexHood | $94,972 | 15.6% | 80 | 18 | 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 | — |
