Baton Rouge property tax, in one number.
The typical Baton Rouge homeowner pays $1,459 a year on a $234,700 home. That's below the East Baton Rouge Parish rate (0.67%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Bills are rising faster than values.The median tax paid went from $871 in 2015 to $1,661 in 2024 (+91%), and home values changed +45%.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,695, versus $1,032 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.9% of the median household income of $49,994.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Cities in East Baton Rouge Parish
Baton Rouge compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $1,459 | $234,700 | 0.62% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $1,656 | $248,800 | 0.67% |
| Louisiana | $1,180 | $216,500 | 0.55% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in East Baton Rouge Parish
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- East Baton Rouge Parish0.67% · $1,656
- Oak Hills Place0.77% · $3,380
- Zachary0.75% · $1,943
- Central0.65% · $1,868
- Shenandoah0.65% · $2,143
- Old Jefferson0.61% · $1,469
- Baker0.45% · $703
- St. Helena Parish0.61% · $469
- West Baton Rouge Parish0.54% · $1,251
- Ascension Parish0.54% · $1,519
- Livingston Parish0.46% · $1,066
- Iberville Parish0.32% · $556
- East Feliciana Parish0.15% · $339
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Baton Rouge?
The effective rate is about 0.62%. The median homeowner pays $1,459 a year on a home worth a median $234,700 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Baton Rouge?
About $1,550 a year, or roughly $129 a month, at Baton Rouge's average effective rate of 0.62%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the parish assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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