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Central, Louisiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Central, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish) — Census median home value $270,700, county listing prices down about 0.8% over the past year.
Central, LA is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 29,603, with a median household income of $90,091. Census data puts Central's median home value at $270,700 (all owner-occupied homes); East Baton Rouge Parish's current median listing price runs $289,950, down about 0.8% over the past year.
At a glance
Central market snapshot
Population
29,603
Median Household Income
$90,091
Median Home Value (city)
$270,700
Median Listing Price (East Baton Rouge Parish)
$289,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,373/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.8%
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What makes Central different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Central's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $270,700. Separately, East Baton Rouge Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $289,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
East Baton Rouge Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 2.93% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Central has an estimated population of 29,603 and a median household income of $90,091, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Central's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Central, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Central's median home value at $270,700. East Baton Rouge Parish's current median listing price runs $289,950, down about 0.8% over the past year.
What is the population of Central, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Central's population at approximately 29,603.
What's the median rent in Central, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Central at approximately $1,373 per month.
What is the median household income in Central, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Central at approximately $90,091.
Is the Central housing market growing?
East Baton Rouge Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 2.93% annual change in 2025.
Is Central, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Central's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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