1st Advantage MortgageWest Baton Rouge Parish households have a median income of $87,299 and median rent of $973 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). Your income, debts and credit decide what you qualify for. Get offers in writing, compare the total repaid, and never pay a fee up front.
On this page
- Who lives in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Paychecks and income spread in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Work, industries and travel time in West Baton Rouge Parish
- What it costs to live in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Places inside West Baton Rouge Parish
- Counties near West Baton Rouge Parish
- Who lives in West Baton Rouge Parish, in numbers
- What the numbers mean for West Baton Rouge Parish borrowers
- A West Baton Rouge Parish household budget, worked through
- Checklist for West Baton Rouge Parish applicants
- Who licenses lenders for West Baton Rouge Parish residents
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in West Baton Rouge Parish
With an estimated 27,974 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), West Baton Rouge Parish ranks 35th of 64 in Louisiana for population. Packed into 192 square miles, that is close to 145 residents for every square mile of land. It is one of the counties that make up the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (OMB, 2023). Of the 4 Census places inside West Baton Rouge Parish, Addis leads by population with about 7,252; 3 of the 4 are incorporated.
Paychecks and income spread in West Baton Rouge Parish
The median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish is $87,299; statewide it is $60,756, so West Baton Rouge Parish runs 44% above Louisiana as a whole. That places it 2nd among Louisiana's 64 county-level areas.
| Income band | Share in West Baton Rouge Parish | Difference from Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 19.6% | -11.1 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 37.9% | -1.5 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 35.5% | +13.4 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | -0.8 pts |
Some 20% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 43% have six-figure incomes. Census counts 12.9% of West Baton Rouge Parish residents in poverty, against 18.9% across Louisiana. Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.423 here. None of these numbers decides a West Baton Rouge Parish application. Lenders weigh your own documented income against your own debts.
Work, industries and travel time in West Baton Rouge Parish
By the Census industry count, 27% of employed West Baton Rouge Parish residents work in education and health care and 18% in manufacturing. The sharpest difference from the state is in manufacturing, at 18% locally and 8% for Louisiana. Averaged over the five survey years, 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking. About 83% drive to work alone and 12% have trips of 45 minutes or more.
| Industry (employed residents 16+) | West Baton Rouge Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Manufacturing | 18.3% | +10.8 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.9% | -0.9 pts |
| Public administration | 8.4% | +2.9 pts |
| Retail trade | 8.3% | -2.7 pts |
| Construction | 6.8% | -1.5 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in West Baton Rouge Parish should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
What it costs to live in West Baton Rouge Parish
A typical West Baton Rouge Parish rental runs $973 a month including utilities, which is 9% below Louisiana. 39% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 26% spend half or more. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,900, about 2.6 times the median household income. Owners occupy 77% of homes. Median construction year: 1993.
| Measure | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $973/mo | $1,064/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $229,900 | $216,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 77% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 39% | 55% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 14% | 28% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 20.0% | 12.6% | n/a |
Because most West Baton Rouge Parish households own, home repairs are a frequent reason to borrow. An unsecured personal loan leaves the house out of the deal, while a HELOC uses it as collateral.
Places inside West Baton Rouge Parish
Here are the 4 most populous of the county's 4 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 62% of West Baton Rouge Parish residents live in one of the 4. Addis has the highest median household income on the list ($108,041) and Erwinville the lowest ($52,120), counting places with at least 500 residents. Rent is cheapest in Port Allen ($958) and steepest in Brusly ($1,469). Live in one of these West Baton Rouge Parish communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis | town | 7,252 | $108,041 | $1,273 | 7 mi |
| Port Allen | city | 4,942 | $59,474 | $958 | 6 mi |
| Brusly | town | 2,593 | $105,538 | $1,469 | 6 mi |
| Erwinville | CDP | 2,420 | $52,120 | n/a | 7 mi |
Counties near West Baton Rouge Parish
The six counties whose centers lie closest to West Baton Rouge Parish's, from 14 to 30 miles away. Ascension Parish leads the group on income ($91,549), Iberville Parish trails ($54,000), and West Baton Rouge Parish out-earns 5 of the six.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Baton Rouge Parish | - | $87,299 | $973/mo | 77% |
| Iberville Parish, LA | 14 mi | $54,000 | $827/mo | 75% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 14 mi | $63,071 | $1,147/mo | 59% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | 24 mi | $65,961 | $817/mo | 80% |
| West Feliciana Parish, LA | 29 mi | $77,452 | $1,049/mo | 76% |
| Ascension Parish, LA | 30 mi | $91,549 | $1,318/mo | 81% |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | 30 mi | $55,960 | $870/mo | 78% |
Who lives in West Baton Rouge Parish, in numbers
Degree holders: 23% of adults over 25. About 5% go without health insurance.
| Residents | West Baton Rouge Parish | Louisiana | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 | 38.0 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% | 27.0% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 10.0% | 12.7% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 4.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 5.4% | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 12.9% | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 7.0% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of West Baton Rouge Parish workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 26.6% |
| 15 to 29 min | 38.2% |
| 30 to 44 min | 22.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 7.0% |
| 60+ min | 5.4% |
What the numbers mean for West Baton Rouge Parish borrowers
Based on the West Baton Rouge Parish data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Manufactured homes. 20% of West Baton Rouge Parish housing units are mobile homes, and their repairs are often paid with unsecured loans. Get the quote in writing.
- Higher earners. 43% of households clear $100,000; shop at least three lenders and pick the shortest term.
- Consolidating cards in West Baton Rouge Parish. Compare the total repaid, not the monthly figure (how).
A West Baton Rouge Parish household budget, worked through
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a West Baton Rouge Parish household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- $7,275 a month: gross income for a household at the West Baton Rouge Parish median
- Median rent: $973, or 13 cents of every gross dollar
- Under a 43% cap, $3,128 total minus rent leaves $2,155
Two-income households and single earners in West Baton Rouge Parish land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
Checklist for West Baton Rouge Parish applicants
A short checklist for West Baton Rouge Parish borrowers:
- Get a written quote for whatever you are paying for in West Baton Rouge Parish.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Louisiana.
- Never pay a fee up front to get a loan.
Who licenses lenders for West Baton Rouge Parish residents
Before sharing details with a lender, a West Baton Rouge Parish resident can confirm its license with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. The Louisiana guide covers state rules in more detail.
Related local guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Louisiana guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median household income in West Baton Rouge Parish?
$87,299 a year in the 2020 to 2024 Census survey, versus $60,756 for Louisiana. It ranks 2nd of 64 in the state.
What do renters pay in West Baton Rouge Parish?
$973 a month at the median, about 13% of median household income.
Does this page cover Addis?
Yes, along with the other 3 Census places in West Baton Rouge Parish, such as Port Allen, Brusly, Erwinville.
Does living in West Baton Rouge Parish change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a West Baton Rouge Parish resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Who do I complain to about a lender in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Start with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.