Market Intelligence Report — LA-940

Baton Rouge, LA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-LA-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$300K
-1.6% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.44
+1.3% YOY
Active Inventory
3,114
+1.0% YOY
Median DOM
66 Days
+3.1% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

3,114 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 960 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.44

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Baton Rouge, LA
CBSA Code
12940
State
LA

Vetted Local Practitioners

Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Baton Rouge?+

    As of May 2026, the Baton Rouge metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.44 with median days on market at 66.

  • Are home prices dropping in Baton Rouge?+

    Median listing price is $300K, -1.6% year over year. 18.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Baton Rouge?+

    The typical listing sits 66 days on market, a +3.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 960 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Baton Rouge real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Baton Rouge agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 12940 · 2mo history