Spread across the southwest quadrant of Baton Rouge, Highlands/Perkins is best known as the home of Louisiana State University (LSU), but school’s 35,000 students comprise just one piece of the neighborhood’s complex tapestry. Housing here includes suburban single-family homes, public housing projects, high-rise student apartments and some of Baton Rouge’s largest mansions. Thanks to LSU’s agricultural teaching farms and Rural Life Museum, there are even traces of farm life here. Highlands/Perkins’ dual nature is embodied by its boundaries: the busy, frequently congested Interstate 10 to the north and the peaceful, winding Mississippi River to the south and west.
There are many options for housing in Highlands/Perkins.
Over 35,000 students attend Louisiana State University, or LSU, in Highlands/Perkins.
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From rehabs to lakeside mansions
Highland Road and Lakeshore Drive are lined with some of Baton Rouge’s most coveted real estate, spacious homes that can range between 4,000 and 8,000 square feet. “Highland Road is one of the more premiere areas of Baton Rouge,” says Realtor Michael Borne of Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners. “There are lots of oak trees lining the road as you drive down. It’s on a straight path to LSU and the lakes, where the biggest houses in the city are.” Between these two tony streets, suburban subdivisions like Southdowns and Zee Zee Gardens feature roomy yards with trees for shade in the sweltering Louisiana summers. Elsewhere in Highlands/Perkins, particularly closer to campus, there’s a mix of renovated homes and houses in need of rehab, which is why recent sales prices range from $55,000 to $1.5 million. Acadian, French Provincial, ranches, cottages, townhouses and contemporary styles from the 1980s to the present are all among the home designs commonly found in Highlands/Perkins.
Homes in Highlands/Perkins have manicured and well-kept lawns and gardens.
Cottages are popular when looking to move to Highlands/Perkins.
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Eat, drink and get coffee
Nightlife here isn’t just aimed at college students. The Chimes, a bar and restaurant located at LSU’s Northgate, is a local icon for its eclectic menu, which ranges from gator chili to boudin egg rolls. “Perkins Road also has a lot of shopping, restaurants, and places for nightlife,” Borne says. “The area’s unique in that you can walk to eat and walk to the bar.” Zippy’s is a Perkins Road staple known for its Mexican dishes, frozen daiquiris, and a roadside sign that usually has a witty message taunting an upcoming LSU opponent. The Bulldog has Baton Rouge’s most extensive selection of tap beers, as well as a patio where canine friends are welcome to chill with their owners, while Parrain’s, Phil’s Oyster Bar and Mike Anderson’s serve fresh-caught Louisiana seafood like catfish, crawfish and oysters. Along Highland Road, Sammy’s and Superior Grill are popular hotspots. Led by Highland Coffees near campus and Magpie Cafe on Perkins Road, the coffee scene in Highlands/Perkins can hold its weight with that of larger cities. Neighborhood grocery options include a Trader Joe’s.
Highlands/Perkins is fun and ready for the nightlife near the LSU campus.
Highland Coffees provides a casual yet refined coffee shop experience in Highlands/Perkins.
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“Geaux Tigers” is a way of life
With a seating capacity of more than 102,000, LSU’s Tiger Stadium is the seventh-largest stadium in the world. However, thanks to the legendary tailgating prowess of the school’s football fans, it can be argued that more action takes place outside the stadium. When football isn’t in season, fans still pack the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for basketball and gymnastics, and the Alex Box Stadium for college baseball. Held the Friday before Mardi Gras, the Krewe of Southdowns parade is one of Baton Rouge’s biggest events.
LSU athletics reins supreme in South Louisiana, Highlands/Perkins.
Alex Box Stadium is home of the National Champion LSU Tigers baseball team in Highlands/Perkins.
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University Lab a top choice in Baton Rouge
Located in the heart of LSU’s campus, University Lab Schools is a K-12 National Blue Ribbon school with an A -rating from Niche. Kids on the west side of University and City Park Lakes might attend the B-minus-rated Buchanan Elementary, continue at the B-rated McKinley Middle and graduate from the C-rated McKinley High. On the eastern side of the neighborhood, kids might go to the C-plus rated Highland Elementary, the B-minus-rated Glasgow Middle and the B-plus-rated Liberty Magnet High.
University Lab School is a K-12 school located on the campus of Louisiana State University.
Highland Elementary School opened its doors in 1902.
Glasgow Middle School has a B- rating on Niche.
Liberty Magnet High School has a B+ rating on Niche.
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Home to Baton Rouge’s top parks
At 195 acres, University Lake is the largest lake in Baton Rouge, and the best spot to get to it is through Milton Wampold Memorial Park, along its southern edge. Paddleboarders, kayakers and anglers all take advantage of the water here. Walkers, runners, joggers and bikers also benefit from the full 4.1-mile loop around the lake. Near the neighborhood’s eastern boundary, 52-acre Perkins Road Park includes walking and biking trails, a skate park, BMX track and a cycling velodrome; the park’s Olympia Stadium has played host to high school football games since 1970.
Milford Wampold Memorial Park has a large lake to cast your fishing line into.
Perkins Road Community Park has a large skate park.
Enjoy a sunset along University Lake in Highlands/Perkins.
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Stop-and-go traffic a familiar sight
LSU has a campus bus system for students. But public transportation in Baton Rouge can otherwise be lacking – no doubt a factor in the traffic congestion that’s plagued the city since its post-Katrina population influx. Getting out of town can be easy, though, thanks to the neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 10. Baton Rouge Airport is about 13 miles north of Highlands/Perkins along I-110.
The Highlands/Perkins area is bordered to the north by I-10.
The Mississippi River Bridge is just minutes from Highlands/Perkins.
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Parks in this Area
Alaska Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Milford Wampold Memorial Park
Boating
Fishing
Lake
Perkins Road Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Nairn Drive Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Leeward Drive Park
Playground
College Town Park
Playground
Roosevelt Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
22 min drive
Bus
Perkins Rd & Stuart - E
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Lee & Mimosa - S
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Gsri & Starboard - W
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Highland & Staring Hill - W
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Staring & Town South Shopping Center - S
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Perkins Rd & College & Lee Dr - E
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Thomas Delpit & Swart St - N
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.684 Reviews
4.0Niche User
5/29/2015Niche Review
Everything you need is close to campus, from car maintenance shops to dry cleaners. You don't have to travel far for a specific need.
4.0Niche User
1/21/2016Niche Review
On River Rd, it is rather secluded from the rest of Baton Rouge, yet super convenient to get to college, which is perfect when you go to campus constantly. But because of it's seclusion, their is little economic growth happening. Several student housing options shot up about ten years ago, but everything else is farm, dairy, or industrial land.
4.0Nearby Resident
4/12/2023Niche Review
Highland/ Perkins is a great area. I love the conveniences that are around. There's a verity of restaurants to choose from in the area.
4.0Niche User
1/21/2016Niche Review
Crime is a very minor issue, since most potential criminals stick to more densely populated and less kept areas 5 min away. So the residents in my area are bothered little.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highlands/Perkins
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands/Perkins, Baton Rouge sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Highlands/Perkins, Baton Rouge over the last 12 months is $325,798, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
63,393
Median Age
28
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,969
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,607
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
58.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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