Prime Retail Space — 1,250?sf on Scenic Highway ??
Location & Visibility
Strategically positioned at 8231 Scenic Highway, adjacent to a busy Exxon gas station and convenience store, ensuring consistent drive-by exposure—customers fueling up are drawn directly past your storefront.?
?Scenic Highway serves as a key north–south arterial corridor through Baton Rouge’s Scotlandville area, delivering strong traffic flow and visibility.?
Gas Station Anchor
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The on-site Exxon is open 4?AM–2?AM daily, offering fuel, a convenience store, ATM service, commercial diesel, and loyalty programs like Exxon Mobil Rewards+.
These amenities generate steady foot traffic and extended customer dwell time, creating an ideal environment for a complementary retail brand.?
Traffic & Transit
?Scenic Highway is a high-traffic arterial route with real-time congestion levels averaging around 14%, and peak evening traffic speeds hover around 31?mph, according to the TomTom Baton Rouge Traffic Index.?
While precise annual average daily traffic (AADT) counts for this location are available via the Louisiana DOTD Traffic Counts program, the corridor’s performance supports strong retail potential.?
Demographics Snapshot
?Baton Rouge has a population of approximately 224,000, with a median household income of $49,944 and a per capita income near $33,400.?
?The area exhibits diverse demographic characteristics: roughly 50% Black, 35% White, with other ethnicities—including Hispanic and Asian—comprising the balance.?
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Median age is roughly 32 years, with 20% of residents under 18, fostering a balanced base of families and working-age consumers.? [datausa.?io], [censusreporter.?org]
Competitive & Commercial Environment
Beyond the Exxon, the location is complemented by neighboring businesses like a Kangaroo Express convenience store, Subway, and Advance Auto Parts—all benefiting from strong corridor synergy.?
?Proximity to regular commuter routes and Scotlandville neighborhood amenities cages additional consumer catchment.?
Retail Opportunity Highlights
Size: 1,250?sf of adaptable retail space—suitable for quick-service food, specialty retail, services, or satellite office.?
Anchored Traffic Generator: The Exxon station draws a steady flow of daily patrons, primed for impulse visits.?
High Exposure: Positioned on a heavily traveled corridor with strong congestion metrics and peak flow speeds indicative of repeat visibility.?
Solid Demographics: A mixed-income population with mid-range earnings and balanced age distribution supports a variety of consumer-facing concepts.?
Convenience-Centric Locale: Surrounded by complementary retail and dine-in options, anchored by transportation access and strong local presence.?
Josh Storms
Majors Management