Downtown East, Baton Rouge, LA

Living in Downtown East

Bikeability68
Walkability63
Commute84
Public Transit60
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports28
Hospitals56
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

12kPopulation-1.8k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
36%Family Households-13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black67%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household36%
Householder living alone52%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$33kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation5%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$151kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$671Median Monthly Rent+$223 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas36%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown East

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Downtown East

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5150
Feb5460
Mar6050
Apr6740
May7450
Jun8070
Jul8260
Aug8260
Sep7750
Oct6850
Nov6040
Dec5350

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown East

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado26
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