Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to New Roads, LA
$282,000Median listing price
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About New Roads
New Roads is the parish seat of Pointe Coupee Parish, a city of roughly 4,500 residents (2020 census) on the banks of False River, a crescent-shaped oxbow lake. One of Louisiana's oldest settlements, it pairs a historic Main Street and courthouse square with lakefront living — boating, fishing, and waterfront camps are central to life here, and Baton Rouge is an easy drive south.
Home prices in New Roads
The median listing price in New Roads is $282,000.
Top places in New Roads
- False River — boating, fishing, and lakefront dining on the oxbow lake.
- Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse — historic courthouse anchoring downtown.
- Julien Poydras Museum & Arts Center — parish history in a former school building.
- Historic Main Street — shops, restaurants, and 19th-century architecture.
- Nearby Parlange Plantation — French colonial plantation house.
Commuting from New Roads
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~35 minutes via LA 1 south to I-10 (about 28 miles).
New Roads FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Roads, LA?
The median listing price in New Roads is $282,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from New Roads, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~35 minutes via LA 1 south to I-10 (about 28 miles).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.