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Central, LA

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A fast-growing suburb with some of the best schools in Louisiana

Suburban Affordable Great Schools Family-Friendly

One of the largest cities in Louisiana, Central combines rural tranquility with modern conveniences in an expansive locale. Most of the area is residential, but there are a few local businesses and restaurants that make running errands easy. Me’Pa’s Diner is a classic locals spot, and Carlton’s Seafood is a perfect example of Louisiana seafood.

One of the main reasons Central was incorporated as a city was so it could establish its own school district. Today, Central’s schools are some of the most highly-rated in the state, making this suburb one of the best places to raise a family in and around Baton Rouge. Luckily the conveniences and amenities of the city center aren’t far away thanks to US-190 and LA-37.

Transportation

6

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Central Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

1,072 Students

9
out of 10

Bellingrath Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-K

425 Students

Rating Unavailable

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,163 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blackwater Conservation Area
  • Cohn Arboretum
  • Frenchtown Road Conservation Area
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
  • The Botanic Garden at Independence Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.