At a Glance
Median Income
$63,264
$24,584 per capita
Home Value
$182,400
Zillow: $217,648
Median Rent
$1,001/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
1,771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Laredo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laredo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laredo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laredo residents earn a median household income of $63,264 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,584. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,996 business establishments, including 471 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laredo is $182,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,648. Median rent is $1,001/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Laredo reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,771/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Laredo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laredo has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population255,949
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density2,346/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,264
Per Capita$24,584
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,400
Rent$1,001
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$217,648
Housing Units80,644
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property1,771/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault213/100K
Burglary267/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Laredo was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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