| Buying real estate in Baton Rouge is a great | | | | in the winter to about 90 degrees in the summer. |
| decision; the town offers some of the best | | | | -Homeowners can enjoy nearby sporting events |
| features and amenities of any city in Louisiana. It | | | | hosted by the local college and professional teams. |
| has a population of about 220,000 people and it is | | | | The LSU Tigers offer a wide variety of sports, |
| located about 80 miles northwest of New Orleans. | | | | and the city is close to the New Orleans Saints |
| It is also the capital of state and home to all the | | | | (pro football) and the Hornets (pro basketball). |
| state government buildings as well as the state's | | | | -Baton Rouge has a great zoo with 1800 animals |
| largest university, LSU. Buying into the real estate | | | | from all around the world. |
| market in this city allows you a chance at life in | | | | -The city has plenty of arts and museums. Some |
| fast-paced, historic southern city. A realtor could | | | | of the more well known venues are the Shaw |
| help you find a good estate in the city. | | | | Center for the Arts, the Louisiana Arts and |
| The Neighbors | | | | Science Museum, and the Old State Capitol Center |
| Because Baton Rouge is the capital city, it is full of | | | | for Political and Governmental History. |
| young, single professionals. The town's median age | | | | -Baton Rouge is home to a full-scale amusement |
| is only about 30 years old and only 36 percent of | | | | park and a water park. |
| the total population are married. The inhabitants | | | | The Real Estate |
| are also fairly well educated with about half having | | | | Real estate in Baton Rouge is a great bargain. The |
| completed some college. However the city gained | | | | median family income is higher than the state |
| more children and senior citizens after the nearby | | | | average and home prices are slightly higher too, |
| 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster, as people fled the | | | | but they are still extremely affordable compared |
| New Orleans area. It has a very healthy mix of | | | | with the national median home prices. Before |
| diversity compared with the state averages and | | | | Hurricane Katrina, home prices were appreciating |
| showcases a variety of cultures. | | | | at a much higher rate than the national average, |
| Only 7.4 percent of the city's residents commute | | | | and home prices will probably see nice appreciation |
| more than 45 minutes to other places for work, | | | | again in the future after all affects of the |
| and most commuters only drive about 20 minutes | | | | Hurricane have all been dealt with. Realtors in the |
| to their jobs. | | | | city can help you find a home that is perfect for |
| The Highlights | | | | your needs, whether it be a condo, townhouse, |
| -Baton Rouge is a very temperate city, with | | | | or an existing or brand-new home. |
| weather temperatures ranging from 40 degrees | | | | |