2020 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Baton RougeAbout this List

South Baton Rouge

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: With a change in my family's situation, I have moved into the south baton rouge area. This area is close enough to all venues that I can get around without too much hassle. There is still a great deal of traffic at the regular times of the day. Being close to LSU and the casino has its advantages on game day. The cost of living is very diverse ranging from very high to very low depending on which area you are driving through.
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• A

• C

• 37,931 Population

Baker/Zachary

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 24 reviews

Former Resident: Everyone make you feel at home. Also, Zachary is rising up in variety of businesses that are family-friendly.
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• A

• A

• 35,914 Population

Highlands/Perkins

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 82 reviews

Niche User: This is a good area to live in because of the variety of shops it holds. In this sector of Baton Rouge, there are a substantial amount of restaurants, grocery stores, shopping centers, banks, and gas stations. The area feels very safe, for there are few to no negative occurrences that occur here on a regular basis. Lately, more businesses have been developing new locations along the main street, allowing for more jobs and therefore more access to our necessities. Most people here currently live in and will most likely continue to live in comfortable living conditions.
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• A

• C

• 55,541 Population

Garden District

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: The Garden District is great! I’ve lived here for 30 years. The boundaries on this website are incorrect. The Garden District of Baton Rouge is an established neighborhood consisting of 3 subdivisions—Roselyn’s Terrace, Drehr Place, and the first filing of Kleinert Terrace whose residents banded together 45 years ago to form the District. All three subdivisions are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Garden Disttict of Baton Rouge has been designated as a “Great American Neighborhood” by the American Planning Association. There is an active civic association with frequent social events and off duty police patrols. Crime is low compared to suburban areas and there are 5 blue-ribbon schools within walking distance. If you like biking and walking and want to feel connected to your community this is the place to be!
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• A-

• C

• 5,075 Population

Airline/Jefferson

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 9 reviews

• B+

• C

• 16,439 Population

Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: We are currently(2 years now) living in a gated community with cameras, security officers that patrol and police officers that live on-site. We have never had a problem with anything. It is quiet and safe!
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• B+

• C

• 33,984 Population

Brownfields/Central

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 15 reviews

Niche User: This place isn't perfect. We have some crime in the streets and the school system leaves some things to be desired. But the people are friendly and happy and the area is well located (somewhat rural while still within city limits and close to major attractions and sources of employment), so that is all I need to be happy here and satisfied enough to not worry about moving anytime soon. The police force is doing a good job and I have never been in the way of crime. The government is stable and keeps everything under control. New businesses are moving in and there is no major shortage of jobs. The natural environment is green and beautiful, like a huge forest that has only been cleared in the few places where it was necessary to build a home or public building. I think it is a fantastic place to live.
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• B-

• C

• 21,819 Population

Downtown

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA

• B-

• C-

• 1,050 Population

Scotlandville

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 1 review

• C

• C-

• 15,233 Population

Lobdell/Woodale

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 2 reviews

Works Here: Great place to live, really excited about the new direction in the community especially the old Mall City being turned into the ART District. Pretty exciting to watch the transformation happen.
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• C

• C-

• 10,282 Population

Mid City North

• Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Everything is centrally located.
Close to downtown
Shops, bars, restaurants and shops.
Single and young families
Old money nearby
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• C

• C-

• 43,958 Population