Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Central Business District, Laredo

C

39th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Central Business District is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
670
Median rent
$540
Median home value
$87,000
Household income
$12,200
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
2.4%
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What it's like to live in Central Business District

Central Business District is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 700 residents, older homes (median year built 1938), mostly rented (98% of homes) and 0% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Business District is C. That puts it 39th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Central Business District

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $540, 48% lower 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 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Business District

  • Higher poverty. 64% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Central Business District report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $540, homes cost 7.1x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $12,200, 0% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 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 15 min, 20% work from home.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.7% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    48% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    2.4% of homes owner-occupied.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    38% of homes have broadband.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Business District compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 31%29 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)
  • Median rent: $54048% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Average commute: 15 min31% lower than Laredo (22 min)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 2.4%62 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Home value to income: 7.1x136% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 38%50 points lower than Laredo (87%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMacdonell ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.7 mi
  • BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD1 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Central Business District

Median rent in Central Business District is $540 a month, 48% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $22,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $87,000, 55% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $651 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent48% lower than Laredo$540$1,030$1,403
Median home value55% lower than Laredo$87,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income136% higher than Laredo7.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Laredo66%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them62 points lower than Laredo2.4%64%63%
Vacant homes19 points higher than Laredo26%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo193819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$651
Mortgage payment
$476
Property tax
$174
Median rent, for comparison
$540

Based on a $87,000 home in Central Business District, 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 income81% lower than Laredo$12,200$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Laredo0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line44 points higher than Laredo64%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than Laredo5.7%22%34%
Average commute31% lower than Laredo15 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Laredo20%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit29 points higher than Laredo31%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet50 points lower than Laredo38%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Central Business District

Under 180%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6427%
65 and over50%
Race and ethnicity
White4.7%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black9.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Laredo

  1. 1A+LakesideMedian rent $980
  2. 2A+AlexanderMedian rent $1,070
  3. 3A+East LaredoMedian rent $980
  4. 4ANorthwest Laredo
  5. 5A-Sierra Vista
  6. 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
  7. 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
  8. 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Vista de Las ColinasEdinburg
  2. B-Queen's Ridge EstatesEdinburg
  3. C+San Jacinto PlazaEl Paso

Questions about Central Business District

Is Central Business District a good place to live?

Central Business District is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Central Business District?

Renters in Central Business District pay a median of $540 a month, 48% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $87,000, 55% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 7.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Central Business District?

The closest rated public schools are Macdonell Elementary (elementary, rated A), Christen Middle (middle, rated B) and Martin High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Central Business District 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.