2023 Best Baton Rouge Area Neighborhoods to Live (2023)

  1. #2 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaDowntownNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewCurrent Resident: I moved downtown about 6 months ago and I love it. Almost feels like your on vacation everyday, I guess due to living right by the casino, museum, River walk, the river tours and of course live after 5 is right out the door. I live at the Maritime One Apartments which I consider to be the best kept secret in Baton Rouge. Now I do see a lot of homeless people sleeping on the side walks and walking around. I feel bad for them really but I’m a little nervous about them. Although they have never done anything to cause me to worry... Read 1 reviewgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsPopulation 1,451#2 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.DowntownNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved downtown about 6 months ago and I love it. Almost feels like your on vacation everyday, I guess due to living right by the casino, museum, River walk, the river tours and of course live...I live at the Maritime One Apartments which I consider to be the best kept secret in Baton Rouge. Now I do see a lot of homeless people sleeping on the side walks and walking around. I feel bad....Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 1,451,
  2. #5 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaHighlands/PerkinsNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3.68 out of 5 84 reviewsCurrent Resident: The Perkins Rowe area is in my opinion the most modern and entertaining area in Baton Rouge. There are plenty of fast food places and stores around, but what's even more worth being in this area are the parks and movie theaters. Many people come through here to find something fun to do especially during quarantine.... Read 84 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 35,717#5 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Highlands/PerkinsNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,84 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says The Perkins Rowe area is in my opinion the most modern and entertaining area in Baton Rouge. There are plenty of fast food places and stores around, but what's even more worth being in this area are....Read 84 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 35,717,
  3. #6 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaGarden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviewsCurrent 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!... Read 2 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 9,194#6 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Garden DistrictNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says 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....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 9,194,

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  5. #7 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaSouth Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3.56 out of 5 52 reviewsCurrent Resident: It's A Good Place To Grow Up And To Live. It's a long Drive anywhere in traffic around 5:00pm and a few hours to get to many Major National and local attraction's . and you will see the whole place is easy to get around. It's a Circle and the center of the City is Florida boulevard it runs east and west. Airline highway runs north and south. We are loaded with all types of retail outlets. For entertainment we have a wonderful restored downtown. Many Top Night Spots. The Mall of Louisiana, If you have a family Quarters or the Main Event. I personally think the Drury hotel on Essen Ln. Is the best feature of the City. The amenities are of the very best that I have seen anywhere ever especially for the price. Outstanding, My favorite place to be.... Read 52 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 7,295#7 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.South Baton RougeNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,52 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says It's A Good Place To Grow Up And To Live. It's a long Drive anywhere in traffic around 5:00pm and a few hours to get to many Major National and local attraction's . and you will see the whole place...Quarters or the Main Event. I personally think the Drury hotel on Essen Ln. Is the best feature of the City. The amenities are of the very best that I have seen anywhere ever especially for the....Read 52 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 7,295,
  6. #16 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaBroadmoor/Sherwood ForestNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3.42 out of 5 31 reviewsCurrent Resident: I have lived in the Broadmoor/Sherwood area for 14 years. The neighborhood has been a peaceful place to live and our neighbors are very friendly. I had never had any major problems with the neighborhood. The streets, however, in some areas like Goodwood Blvd and Sherwood Forest Blvd are in rough condition. It is not pleasant driving through these streets.... Read 31 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 37,361#16 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Broadmoor/Sherwood ForestNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in the Broadmoor/Sherwood area for 14 years. The neighborhood has been a peaceful place to live and our neighbors are very friendly. I had never had any major problems with the....Read 31 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 37,361,
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  7. #18 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaAirline/JeffersonNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3.22 out of 5 9 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 8,026#18 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Airline/JeffersonNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 8,026,
  8. #19 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaBaker/ZacharyNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 4.08 out of 5 25 reviewsCurrent Resident: Baker, Louisiana is a very family oriented city to live in, but there aren’t that many jobs or activities for younger children/teens.... Read 25 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsPopulation 29,679#19 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Baker/ZacharyNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,25 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Baker, Louisiana is a very family oriented city to live in, but there aren’t that many jobs or activities for younger children/teens..Read 25 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 29,679,
  9. #21 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge AreaBrownfields/CentralNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3.53 out of 5 15 reviewsCurrent Resident: Its a lovely neighborhood for every age group. And I wouldn't change nothing in Brownfields. The schools to the park is out standing.... Read 15 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeBPublic SchoolsPopulation 30,930#21 Best Places to Live in Baton Rouge Area.Brownfields/CentralNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Its a lovely neighborhood for every age group. And I wouldn't change nothing in Brownfields. The schools to the park is out standing..Read 15 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 30,930,
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  10. Mid City NorthNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 2.41 out of 5 51 reviewsCurrent Resident: Everything is centrally located.Close to downtown Shops, bars, restaurants and shops.Single and young families Old money nearby... Read 51 reviewsgradeC+Overall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 40,575Mid City NorthNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,51 Niche users give it an average review of 2.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Everything is centrally located.Close to downtown Shops, bars, restaurants and shops.Single and young families Old money nearby.Read 51 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C+,Population: 40,575,
  11. ScotlandvilleNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 3 out of 5 1 reviewgradeC+Overall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsPopulation 9,880ScotlandvilleNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C+,Population: 9,880,
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  12. Lobdell/WoodaleNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA•Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviewsWorks 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.... Read 2 reviewsgradeCOverall Niche GradegradeB minusPublic SchoolsPopulation 9,747Lobdell/WoodaleNeighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Works Here says 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..Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C,Population: 9,747,
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2023 Best Baton Rouge Area Neighborhoods to Live? ›

Zachary and neighboring Baker are great communities for those who want to live close to nature. Located north of Baton Rouge, these small towns are among the safest places to live in Louisiana. With a combined 30,000 people, residents blend small-town charm and easy access to the community services you want.

What are the best towns to live near Baton Rouge? ›

Zachary and neighboring Baker are great communities for those who want to live close to nature. Located north of Baton Rouge, these small towns are among the safest places to live in Louisiana. With a combined 30,000 people, residents blend small-town charm and easy access to the community services you want.

Where is the best place to live in Baton Rouge? ›

Baton Rouge, Prairieville, and Zachary are known to be the neighborhoods/sub-cities people tend to settle into when they move to the area. If you are in search of the best neighborhood in Baton Rouge for a family, the number one school system residents and Baton Rouge realtors recommend is in Zachary.

What areas to stay away from in Baton Rouge? ›

The neighborhoods north of the interstate and around North Gate near LSU are among the most dangerous. South of I-10, the parishes are safer. Unless you visit friends and family in the area, there's really no reason to go through random neighborhoods.

Where is the nicest place to live in Louisiana? ›

23 Best Places to Live in Louisiana in 2023 (By a Local)
  • Baton Rouge.
  • Lafayette.
  • Natchitoches.
  • Alexandria.
  • Monroe.
  • Shreveport/Bossier City.
  • Zachary.
  • Slidell.
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