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Baton Rouge, Louisiana · ZIP 70808

Baton Rouge — ZIP 70808

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Baton Rouge (70808) scores 74/100 — Good for Baton Rouge. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $363K.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency44%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$363K
Median rent$1,579/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$363K

Median Rent

$1,579/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,009

Violent Crime

580

Property Crime

5,429

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet SchoolPK–05453
93%
90%
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion MagnetPK–05557
82%
87%
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing ArtsPK–05594
63%
80%
Glasgow Middle School06–08542
32%
44%
Liberty High School09–121,218
29%
65%
Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolPK–05409
23%
29%
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)KG–123,725
20%
42%
Highland Elementary SchoolPK–05288
12%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,513

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

31.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70808 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70808 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70808 is approximately $363K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70808 in Baton Rouge has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.