Best suburbs in Baton Rouge
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- Population: 6,779
- Median home value: $233,700
- Median rental price: $890
- Top schools nearby: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), St. John High School (grade C)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $233,700
- Median rental price: $890
- Top schools nearby: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), St. John High School (grade C)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#9. Addis, Louisiana
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- Population: 9,393
- Median home value: $176,500
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Tanglewood Elementary School (grade A), University Laboratory School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $176,500
- Median rental price: $1,064
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Tanglewood Elementary School (grade A), University Laboratory School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#8. Denham Springs, Louisiana
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- Population: 2,585
- Median home value: $260,600
- Median rental price: $850
- Top schools nearby: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $260,600
- Median rental price: $850
- Top schools nearby: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy (grade B)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: A−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#7. Brusly, Louisiana
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- Population: 8,919
- Median home value: $245,500
- Median rental price: $1,361
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $245,500
- Median rental price: $1,361
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#6. Village St. George, Louisiana
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- Population: 8,813
- Median home value: $402,100
- Median rental price: $1,178
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $402,100
- Median rental price: $1,178
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#5. Oak Hills Place, Louisiana
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- Population: 8,162
- Median home value: $205,000
- Median rental price: $1,220
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $205,000
- Median rental price: $1,220
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#4. Old Jefferson, Louisiana
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- Population: 18,561
- Median home value: $297,000
- Median rental price: $1,169
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $297,000
- Median rental price: $1,169
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#3. Shenandoah, Louisiana
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- Population: 6,236
- Median home value: $318,000
- Median rental price: $1,316
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $318,000
- Median rental price: $1,316
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#2. Inniswold, Louisiana
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- Population: 34,215
- Median home value: $292,100
- Median rental price: $1,204
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $292,100
- Median rental price: $1,204
- Top schools nearby: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Prairieville, Louisiana
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