Baton Rouge, LA Eviction Risk Score East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana · Population 222,771

Baton Rouge, LA has an eviction risk score of 4.1 out of 10, placing it in the moderate-risk tier for landlords operating in East Baton Rouge Parish and the state of Louisiana. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 35.4% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Baton Rouge is $1,067/month. About 52.2% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 25.0%, unemployment 9.1%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, East Baton Rouge Parish voted Democratic by 13.0 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 4.1/10, Baton Rouge is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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