Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Central
Central, LA Area Guide
A fast-growing suburb with some of the best schools in Louisiana
Suburban
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Affordable
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,010
Average: $108,135
Education
6,537
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,861
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Central has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
1,072 Students
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,163 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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
Airports
- Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.