As of 2012, Baton Rouge Metro Area's population is 802,484 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.67 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Baton Rouge Metro Area is $149,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.87 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Baton Rouge Metro Area's cost of living is 8.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Baton Rouge Metro Area public schools spend $4,766 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Baton Rouge Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Baton Rouge Metro Area is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Baton Rouge Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 2.95 percent.
Ranked #16 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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Ranked #33 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (100 Largest Metro Areas)
Ranked #43 The Most Single Cities
Ranked #59 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Baton Rouge Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
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