Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
72
Walkability
80
Commute
80
Public Transit
64
Affordability
100
Public Safety
22
Airports
27
Hospitals
56
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
-177 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
44%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black63%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation6%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$129k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$533
Median Monthly Rent
+$116 (2010–19)
34%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado31
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
St James Episcopal Day School
1 miles, S
Early Learning Center
1 miles, S
Shiloh Baptist Early Learning Academy
1 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
3 miles, SE
Southern University and A & M College
4 miles, N
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
6 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital
2 miles, E
Seaside Health System
2 miles, E
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
5 miles, N
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
51 miles, W
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
64 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
101 miles, NW