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Baton Rouge's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Baton Rouge.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Baton Rouge. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Baton Rouge neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Baton Rouge hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Baton Rouge area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Bernard Terrace ranks way above the rest.
We examined 43 of Baton Rouge's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Baton Rouge's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Baton Rouge For 2021
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Baton Rouge for 2021? According to the most recent census data, Brookstown looks to be the worst neighborhood in Baton Rouge.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Baton Rouge that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Baton Rouge.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Baton Rouge For 2021
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Population: 4,597
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $73,639 (10th worst)
Median Income: $26,519 (10th worst)
More on Brookstown: Data
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Population: 2,489
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $114,660 (15th worst)
Median Income: $23,658 (6th worst)
More on Victoria Gardens: Data
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Population: 708
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $59,254 (6th worst)
Median Income: $20,866 (4th worst)
More on Greenville Addition: Data
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Population: 1,225
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $101,496 (13th worst)
Median Income: $22,356 (5th worst)
More on Scotlandville Heights: Data
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Population: 480
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $49,199 (4th worst)
Median Income: $27,986 (13th worst)
More on Fruit Town: Data
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Population: 1,121
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $48,744 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $28,393 (14th worst)
More on Beauregard Town: Data
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Population: 2,739
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $48,744 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $28,393 (14th worst)
More on Downtown Baton Rouge: Data
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Population: 3,312
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $68,779 (8th worst)
Median Income: $29,302 (17th worst)
More on Melrose Place: Data
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Population: 11,217
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $94,549 (12th worst)
Median Income: $26,450 (9th worst)
More on Scotlandville: Data
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Population: 356
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $323,750 (36th worst)
Median Income: $9,612 (worst)
More on North Gate: Data
How we determined the worst Baton Rouge hoods in 2021
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Baton Rouge:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Baton Rouge.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Baton Rouge to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 43 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
The 'hoods around Baton Rouge that are really hoods
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Baton Rouge with Brookstown landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Baton Rouge aren't all bad. Bernard Terrace takes the cake as the best place to live in Baton Rouge.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Baton Rouge For 2021?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookstown | 4,597 |
| 2 | Victoria Gardens | 2,489 |
| 3 | Greenville Addition | 708 |
| 4 | Scotlandville Heights | 1,225 |
| 5 | Fruit Town | 480 |
| 6 | Beauregard Town | 1,121 |
| 7 | Downtown Baton Rouge | 2,739 |
| 8 | Melrose Place | 3,312 |
| 9 | Scotlandville | 11,217 |
| 10 | North Gate | 356 |
| 11 | Contana Mall | 514 |
| 12 | Dayton | 2,911 |
| 13 | North Baton Rouge | 44,129 |
| 14 | Park Forest | 5,703 |
| 15 | Highland Farms | 3,731 |
| 16 | Villa Del Rey | 3,053 |
| 17 | Melrose Place East | 3,974 |
| 18 | Howell Park | 2,035 |
| 19 | Istrouma | 9,020 |
| 20 | Valley Park | 1,476 |
| 21 | Citiplace | 179 |
| 22 | Goodwood Homesites | 2,848 |
| 23 | Louisiana State University | 8,323 |
| 24 | The Bottom | 3,957 |
| 25 | Sherwood | 14,728 |
| 26 | Southmoor | 683 |
| 27 | Greenville Extension | 2,148 |
| 28 | Goodwood | 5,624 |
| 29 | Steele Place | 1,245 |
| 30 | Perkins | 2,003 |
| 31 | Midtown | 38,225 |
| 32 | Southdowns | 5,281 |
| 33 | Jefferson Place | 811 |
| 34 | Bocage | 619 |
| 35 | Old South Baton Rouge | 9,422 |
| 36 | Highland | 12,777 |
| 37 | Eden Park | 3,102 |
| 38 | Ogden Park | 2,251 |
| 39 | The Garden District | 8,146 |
| 40 | Broadmoor | 7,420 |
| 41 | Lake Sherwood Acres | 2,738 |
| 42 | Cedarcrest | 1,481 |
| 43 | Bernard Terrace | 3,058 |
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