Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Gardere, LA
$290,000Median listing price
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About Gardere
Gardere is a census-designated place in southwestern East Baton Rouge Parish, just south of LSU along the Gardere Lane corridor. A residential community of roughly 10,000, it sits minutes from the university, Tigerland's shops and the Mississippi River levee.
Home prices in Gardere
The median listing price in Gardere is $290,000.
Top places in Gardere
- Sammy's Crawfish King — beloved Cajun seafood restaurant at 1535 Gardere Lane (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Nearby LSU campus — Tiger Stadium and the lakes minutes north.
- Mississippi River levee — biking and river views at the parish's west edge.
- Tigerland/Nicholson corridor shops and restaurants.
Commuting from Gardere
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes north via Nicholson Drive/Highland Road (about 8 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Gardere
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.
Gardere FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gardere, LA?
The median listing price in Gardere is $290,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Gardere, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~15–20 minutes north via Nicholson Drive/Highland Road (about 8 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Gardere, LA?
Gardere 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.