Baton Rouge, LA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$166 Avg asking sale price
$856 Avg asking lease rate
17,177 SF Avg unit lease size
54,516 SF Avg building size for sale
7.68% Average cap rate

Baton Rouge's Demographic Profile

Baton Rouge has 88,674 households and a median income of $42,992, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 220,963
# Households 88,674
Median age 33
Median household income $42,992
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 48,216
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Baton Rouge $162 13,748 SF 10.00%
Prairieville $83 8,000 SF 9.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Baton Rouge $296 18,301 SF
Central $84 14,150 SF
Baker $869 1,683 SF
Denham Springs $84 20,000 SF
Port Allen $941 1,683 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Baton Rouge $60 79,136 SF 8.16%
Saint Martinville $82 21,684 SF 7.00%
Hammond $155 33,000 SF 7.03%
Hahnville $141 46,336 SF 8.00%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Baton Rouge

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Versatile Commercial or Multifamily Dev Site

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

  • 0.80 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

442 Government St

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

  • 2,400 SF Office Building
  • $440,000
For Sale

8796 Greenwell Springs Rd

Baton Rouge, LA 70814

  • 2,421 SF Retail Building
  • $399,000
For Sale

14221 Airline Hwy

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

  • 0.44 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $895,000
For Sale

Resolve Pain Solutions | Hospital Adjacent

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • 9,394 SF Office Building
  • 7.75% Cap Rate
  • $3,030,323
For Sale

Quail Run Office Park

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  • 3,730 SF Office Building
  • $990,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Baton Rouge pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Baton Rouge $166 54,516 SF
Central $84 14,150 SF
Baker $163 189,859 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Baton Rouge alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Baton Rouge or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Baton Rouge 220,963 88,674 33 $42,992 2 48,216 -1%
Central 27,684 10,478 41 $82,010 3 1,624 -3%
Baker 11,558 4,408 38 $52,696 3 1,452 -3%
Addis 8,453 3,076 34 $86,330 3 605 10%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Baton Rouge, LA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Baton Rouge

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Is Baton Rouge a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Baton Rouge offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Baton Rouge?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Baton Rouge. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Baton Rouge?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Baton Rouge. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Baton Rouge compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Baton Rouge. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Baton Rouge acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Baton Rouge, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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