Zip 70770 (Central, LA) Rankings

The city of Central, Louisiana has earned a number of impressive rankings from BestPlaces.net for its quality of living, economic health, and housing affordability. According to the data collected by BestPlaces, Central ranks as the #1 best place to live in East Baton Rouge Parish and is ranked 15th out of the 531 cities in Louisiana. Specifically, Central has received an overall livability score of 79/100, which is higher than the state average of 69. In terms of economics, Central has an unemployment rate that is significantly lower than both the Louisiana rate and national rate. Additionally, it's median household income is $75,868 which is significantly higher than both the state and national averages. Finally, Central also has some of the most affordable housing in all of Louisiana with a median home price that is almost 30% less than the statewide median. All these factors make Central one of the best places to live in East Baton Rouge Parish as well as all of Louisiana.

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