Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Brownfields, LA
$200,000Median listing price
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About Brownfields
Brownfields is a small census-designated place in northern East Baton Rouge Parish, just west of Baker along the Plank Road corridor. A residential community of a few thousand, it offers affordable homes and large lots minutes from Baker's shops and the Baton Rouge Zoo, with an easy drive into the capital.
Home prices in Brownfields
The median listing price in Brownfields is $200,000.
Top places in Brownfields
- Nearby Baton Rouge Zoo (BREC) in Baker.
- Plank Road corridor shops and restaurants in Baker.
- BREC neighborhood parks in northern EBR Parish.
Commuting from Brownfields
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes south via Plank Road/U.S. 61 and I-110 (about 12 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Brownfields
Public schools: East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Brownfields FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brownfields, LA?
The median listing price in Brownfields is $200,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Brownfields, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes south via Plank Road/U.S. 61 and I-110 (about 12 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Brownfields, LA?
Brownfields is served by East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.