Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Alexander, Laredo

A+

2nd of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Alexander is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,360
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$382,000
Household income
$139,600
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Alexander

Alexander is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 6,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 66% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Alexander

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $139,600, 118% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Alexander

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Alexander report card

Each grade compares Alexander with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,070, homes cost 2.7x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $139,600, 0.6% unemployed.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 316 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 11% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    24% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Alexander compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Median household income: $139,600118% higher than Laredo ($63,915)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%32 points higher than Laredo (22%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%18 points lower than Laredo (55%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Median rent: $1,0704% higher than Laredo ($1,030)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ACol Santos Benavides ElementaryElementary, United ISD1.7 mi
  • AUnited MiddleMiddle, United ISD1.9 mi
  • AJohn B Alexander High SchoolHigh, United ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Alexander

Median rent in Alexander is $1,070 a month, about the same as the Laredo median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $382,000, 97% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,790 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent4% higher than Laredo$1,070$1,030$1,403
Median home value97% higher than Laredo$382,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Laredo2.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Laredo37%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Laredo78%64%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Laredo1.8%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo201319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,790
Mortgage payment
$2,091
Property tax
$699
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $382,000 home in Alexander, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median household income118% higher than Laredo$139,600$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Laredo0.6%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Laredo4.5%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than Laredo54%22%34%
Average commute15% lower than Laredo18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Laredo11%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.9%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Laredo95%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Alexander

Under 1838%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6438%
65 and over6.1%
Race and ethnicity
White2.5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black0.7%
Asian3.1%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Laredo

  1. 1A+LakesideMedian rent $980
  2. 3A+East LaredoMedian rent $980
  3. 4ANorthwest Laredo
  4. 5A-Sierra Vista
  5. 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
  6. 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
  7. 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9B+San Isidro RanchMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ASoutheast CanyonCanyon
  2. AHatton PlaceLubbock
  3. A+The GablesMcAllen

Questions about Alexander

Is Alexander a good place to live?

Alexander is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Alexander?

Median rent in Alexander is $1,070 a month, 4% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $382,000, 97% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Alexander?

The closest rated public schools are Col Santos Benavides Elementary (elementary, rated A), United Middle (middle, rated A) and John B Alexander High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Alexander name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.