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Population:784,452
Pop. Change:11%
State: Louisiana
Metro Area:Baton Rouge Metro Area
County:East Baton Rouge, Livingston, ... 9 more
City:Baton Rouge, Shenandoah, ... 45 more
Zip Code:70726, 70816, ... 109 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Baton_Rouge, Louisiana Metro Area

As of 2011, Baton Rouge Metro Area's population is 784,452 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.02 percent.

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The median home cost in Baton Rouge Metro Area is $140,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.05 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Baton Rouge Metro Area's cost of living is 9.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Baton Rouge Metro Area public schools spend $4,704 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Baton Rouge Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Baton Rouge Metro Area is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Baton Rouge Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.53 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Baton Rouge Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
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 • 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
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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