Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Century City, Laredo

B

14th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Century City is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,290
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$158,000
Household income
$64,000
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
97%
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What it's like to live in Century City

Century City is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Century City

  • 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.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Century City

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

Century City report card

Each grade compares Century City 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-

    Homes cost 2.5x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $64,000, 0% unemployed.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 1.7% work from home.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    34% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    97% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

Century City compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%33 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%10 points lower than Laredo (21%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x19% lower than Laredo (3.0x)

Worse than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%45 points higher than Laredo (55%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%9 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 85%3 points lower than Laredo (87%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARuiz ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.3 mi
  • BUnited South MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.6 mi
  • AUnited South High SchoolHigh, United ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Century City

The median home is worth $158,000, 18% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,117 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median home value18% lower than Laredo$158,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Laredo2.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent45 points higher than Laredo100%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points higher than Laredo97%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo8.0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo199519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,117
Mortgage payment
$865
Property tax
$252

Based on a $158,000 home in Century City, 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 incomeAbout the same as Laredo$64,000$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Laredo0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Laredo11%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Laredo13%22%34%
Average commute6% lower than Laredo20 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Laredo1.7%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Laredo0.7%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Laredo85%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Century City

Under 1812%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6443%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White1.1%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0.2%
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. 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. A-Eastwood HeightsEl Paso
  2. A-Travis WhiteEl Paso
  3. B-South LeanderLeander

Questions about Century City

Is Century City a good place to live?

Century City is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Century City?

The median home is worth $158,000, 18% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Century City?

The closest rated public schools are Ruiz Elementary (elementary, rated A), United South Middle (middle, rated B) and United South 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 Century City 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.