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Gardere, Louisiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Gardere, LA (East Baton Rouge Parish) — Census median home value $250,600, county listing prices down about 0.8% over the past year.
Gardere, 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 12,130, with a median household income of $60,694. Census data puts Gardere's median home value at $250,600 (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
Gardere market snapshot
Population
12,130
Median Household Income
$60,694
Median Home Value (city)
$250,600
Median Listing Price (East Baton Rouge Parish)
$289,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,135/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gardere's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $250,600. 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
Gardere has an estimated population of 12,130 and a median household income of $60,694, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Gardere's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% 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 Gardere, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Gardere's median home value at $250,600. 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 Gardere, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Gardere's population at approximately 12,130.
What's the median rent in Gardere, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Gardere at approximately $1,135 per month.
What is the median household income in Gardere, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Gardere at approximately $60,694.
Is the Gardere housing market growing?
East Baton Rouge Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 2.93% annual change in 2025.
Is Gardere, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Gardere's median home value at about 4.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% 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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