Baton Rouge is a beautiful city located in Louisiana. It is situated in the center of Louisiana's cultural and geographical excitement, and is close to all the sights and fun that make Louisiana unique. Whether you're coming for a family vacation, romantic getaway, group tour or convention, you'll find everything you need in Baton Rouge. Many people have visited Baton Rouge, only to find that they want to make it their new home. Baton Rouge has all the amenities of any large city, while capturing that southern home town feeling.

Baton Rouge emcompasses an area of just over 80 square miles. Within the city, there are a lot of recreational activities to take part in. Boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking and golf are all popular activities in the area. Baton Rouge's climate is rather temperate year round, with mild winters and warm summers. It is a city that encourages outdoor activities.

Baton Rouge is a community where life provides pleasure, opportunity, and growth to its residents in both lifestyle and business. It's a community that seeks new opportunities through innovative thinking and new relationships. This is a city where some of the world's most advanced industrial facilities sit side by side with antebellum mansions. Cutting edge technology has chiseled a firm foothold in this thriving industrial and agricultural center that still retains the charm and romance of the Old South.

The economy in Baton Rouge is on very solid ground. Manufacturing companies are the major employers in the area, along with education and health services. The average house hold income is $42,368 while the average home value is $170,000. These two numbers along with a low unemployment rate, means owning a home in Baton Rouge is a sound investment.

The public school system is very strong. The East Baton Rouge Parish School System serves the Greater Baton Rouge area. It is the second largest district in the state and among the top 65 nationally in student enrollment. The EBR is composed of 92 schools and 2 Pre-K Centers with an enrollment of approximately 45,000+ students (Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12). The educational opportunities are at the highest in the state within this district. Some of the best teachers in the state are found in the EBR. LSU and Louisiana Tech are universities that can be found in the East Baton Rouge Parish area, along with 6 junior colleges and tech schools.

Baton Rouge boasts to have some of the finest restaurants located in Louisiana. Whether you are into thick steaks, oriental, Mexican or gumbo, it can all be found here. Many delis, cafes, and coffee shops are also located throughout the city.

Overall, Baton Rouge has become a highly sought after relocation destination. The communities of Baton Rouge have done an excellent job in retaining their southern home town feel, while having all of the amenities of a larger city. The housing costs are very reasonable while the standard of living is very high. These factors along with a solid economy have made Baton Rouge an ideal relocation destination.


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