June 2026 Baton Rouge Market Update
Baton Rouge Real Estate Market Update
Greater Baton Rouge closed out June 2026 with prices up and inventory still tight, keeping the region firmly in seller's market territory. The median home sold for $287,572, up 3.3% from a year ago, while 723 homes changed hands across the territory. Some cities pulled ahead fast, Walker's closed sales jumped 61.1%, while others like Zachary and Livingston cooled. Here's what happened city by city.
Market Assessment: Buyers & Sellers
If you're buying: Greater Baton Rouge remains a seller's market at 3.5 months of supply, and Ascension Parish's Prairieville and Gonzales are the tightest of all. Come prepared to move quickly and decisively in those areas; other pockets like Central and Baker offer more room to negotiate.
If you're selling: Conditions favor sellers across most of the region, with a 98.5% sale-to-list ratio showing buyers are paying close to asking price. Prairieville and Walker in particular are seeing strong demand, so a well-prepared listing should perform.
Greater Baton Rouge Areas
Baton Rouge
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $287,500 | +1.9% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $160 | +0.1% |
| Avg Days on Market | 58 days | +4 days |
| Active Listings | 1425 | -2.1% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | — |
| Closed Sales | 367 | +4.3% |
| Pending Sales | 360 | +8.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% | — |
Baton Rouge proper stayed the busiest market in the territory, with 367 homes sold, up 4.3% from last June. The median held near $287,500, and homes are taking a touch longer to sell at 58 days on market. With 3.9 months of supply, it's still tilted toward sellers, but buyers here have a bit more negotiating room than in surrounding cities.
Central
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $370,750 | +1.5% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $183 | +26.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 47 days | -49 days |
| Active Listings | 35 | +6.1% |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | — |
| Closed Sales | 7 | -12.5% |
| Pending Sales | 6 | +50.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | — |
Central saw home values climb fast on a per-square-foot basis, up 26.3%, even though the overall median rose a more modest 1.5% to $370,750. Homes are selling much faster, 47 days versus 96 a year ago. With just 7 closings this period, it's a small sample, so buyers and sellers should expect some month-to-month swings here.
Zachary
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $289,705 | -3.4% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $162 | +1.5% |
| Avg Days on Market | 67 days | -30 days |
| Active Listings | 170 | -18.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | — |
| Closed Sales | 42 | -32.3% |
| Pending Sales | 40 | +25.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% | — |
Zachary buyers are paying close to full price, sellers are netting 99.7% of list, but the pace of sales has slowed, down 32.3% from a year ago. The median eased slightly to $289,705, while days on market improved to 67. With active listings down 18.3%, well-priced homes here still aren't sitting long once they find the right buyer.
Baker
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $179,950 | +1.4% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $145 | +48.6% |
| Avg Days on Market | 48 days | -54 days |
| Active Listings | 40 | -21.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | — |
| Closed Sales | 13 | 0.0% |
| Pending Sales | 13 | -7.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | — |
Baker is still Greater Baton Rouge's most affordable market, with a median of $179,950, but it's not sitting still. Price per square foot jumped 48.6% and homes are selling 54 days faster than a year ago. With inventory down 21.6%, this is a market where value-conscious buyers need to move with intention.
Port Allen
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $296,898 | +21.0% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $151 | +4.8% |
| Avg Days on Market | 64 days | +9 days |
| Active Listings | 32 | +33.3% |
| Months of Supply | 6.4 | — |
| Closed Sales | 5 | -66.7% |
| Pending Sales | 13 | +30.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% | — |
Port Allen's median price jumped 21.0% to $296,898, but only 5 homes sold this period, down sharply from 15 a year ago. With that small a sample, the median can swing on just a couple of sales, so we're watching this market closely rather than reading too much into one number. Inventory is up 33.3%, giving buyers more to choose from.
St. Francisville
St. Francisville didn't have any recorded home sales this month. That happens in a market this small and rural, and it's not cause for concern. Our agents will lean on recent sales history and current listings to guide pricing until fresh data comes in.
Prairieville
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $368,500 | +17.5% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $182 | +7.0% |
| Avg Days on Market | 43 days | -26 days |
| Active Listings | 170 | +1.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | — |
| Closed Sales | 69 | +16.9% |
| Pending Sales | 62 | -15.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% | — |
Prairieville is the market to watch in Ascension Parish right now. The median jumped 17.5% to $368,500, homes are selling in just 43 days, 26 days faster than last year, and there's only 2.5 months of supply on the ground. Sellers here are getting 99.2% of list price, so buyers should expect competition.
Gonzales
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $306,490 | -1.5% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $170 | +2.0% |
| Avg Days on Market | 67 days | +24 days |
| Active Listings | 199 | +3.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | — |
| Closed Sales | 58 | +7.4% |
| Pending Sales | 60 | +46.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% | — |
Gonzales stayed steady this June, with the median easing slightly to $306,490 while closed sales grew 7.4% to 58. Homes are taking longer to sell, 67 days versus 43 a year ago, but sellers are still netting 99.5% of list price. It's a market with real balance between what's for sale and what's actually selling.
Denham Springs
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $251,002 | +4.8% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $152 | -0.9% |
| Avg Days on Market | 67 days | +18 days |
| Active Listings | 367 | -9.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | — |
| Closed Sales | 126 | +3.3% |
| Pending Sales | 129 | +40.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% | — |
Denham Springs remains one of the busiest markets in Greater Baton Rouge, with 126 homes sold, up 3.3% from last year, and the median climbing to $251,002. Inventory is down 9.6%, so buyers have fewer options, and homes are taking a bit longer to sell at 67 days. Sellers are still getting 99.0% of asking price.
Walker
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $255,318 | +5.4% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $157 | +3.3% |
| Avg Days on Market | 68 days | +5 days |
| Active Listings | 76 | +10.1% |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | — |
| Closed Sales | 29 | +61.1% |
| Pending Sales | 21 | -4.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% | — |
Walker had the biggest sales jump in Greater Baton Rouge this June, up 61.1% to 29 closed homes. The median climbed 5.4% to $255,318, and even with more listings on the market, up 10.1%, supply is still tight at 2.6 months. This is a market with real momentum right now.
Livingston
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $225,950 | -17.7% |
| Price per Sq Ft | $144 | -4.9% |
| Avg Days on Market | 51 days | +21 days |
| Active Listings | 16 | -5.9% |
| Months of Supply | 2.3 | — |
| Closed Sales | 7 | 0.0% |
| Pending Sales | 11 | +10.0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | — |
Livingston's median dropped 17.7% to $225,950, but with only 7 homes sold, that number reflects a small, specific set of transactions more than a market-wide shift. Sellers are still getting 99.4% of list price, and with just 2.3 months of supply, this remains a tight market for buyers.
The Luxury Market
The $400K-and-up tier is the standout story this month. Closed sales jumped 22.0% to 161 even as the median eased to $538,414, down 5.5% year over year, a sign that more buyers are transacting at more varied price points within the tier. Days on market fell 14 days to 55, and sale-to-list held at 98.6%, evidence that well-positioned luxury listings are still commanding real attention.
June's numbers tell a straightforward story. Greater Baton Rouge is still a seller's market, prices are up a sustainable 3.3%, and more homes closed than a year ago. Walker's surge and Prairieville's tight supply show where the energy is right now, and our agents are watching those shifts closely so our clients don't have to guess.
Clint LaCour
CEO, Rêve Realtors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Greater Baton Rouge in June 2026?
The territory-wide median for single-family homes was $287,572 in June 2026, up 3.3% from June 2025. Closed sales rose 1.8% to 723 homes.
Is Baton Rouge a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Greater Baton Rouge is a seller's market, with 3.5 months of supply, below the 4-month threshold that typically favors buyers. Homes sold at an average of 98.5% of list price territory-wide.
How does Prairieville compare to Gonzales in June 2026?
Prairieville is the tighter, faster-moving market, with 2.5 months of supply, a 17.5% jump in median price to $368,500, and homes selling in 43 days. Gonzales is more balanced, with 3.4 months of supply, a median of $306,490, and homes taking 67 days to sell.
What's happening in the Zachary real estate market?
Zachary's median eased 3.4% to $289,705, and closed sales fell 32.3% to 42, but sellers are still getting 99.7% of list price and days on market improved by 30 days to 67. Active inventory dropped 18.3%, keeping the market tight even with fewer transactions.
How is the Baton Rouge luxury market performing?
The $400K-and-up tier saw closed sales jump 22.0% to 161 in June 2026, even as the median eased 5.5% to $538,414. Days on market fell 14 days to 55, and homes sold at 98.6% of list price, signs of real, sustained buyer activity at the upper end.
Where are the most affordable areas in Greater Baton Rouge?
Baker leads on affordability with a median of $179,950, followed by Livingston at $225,950 and Denham Springs at $251,002. All three remain tight markets, with Livingston posting the lowest months of supply in the territory at 2.3.
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