Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Chacon, Laredo

C-

48th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 36 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Chacon is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
3,560
Median rent
$960
Median home value
$114,000
Household income
$41,800
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
49%
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What it's like to live in Chacon

Chacon is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,600 residents, homes built around 1968, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 48th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Chacon

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Chacon

  • Higher poverty. 27% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Chacon report card

Each grade compares Chacon 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 $960, homes cost 2.7x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $41,800, 13% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 7.6% work from home.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    3.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    47% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Chacon compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Home value to income: 2.7x10% lower than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Median rent: $9607% lower than Laredo ($1,030)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%19 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%15 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $41,80035% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADaiches ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.2 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD1.4 mi
  • BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Chacon

Median rent in Chacon is $960 a month, 7% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $38,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $114,000, 41% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $810 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent7% lower than Laredo$960$1,030$1,403
Median home value41% lower than Laredo$114,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Laredo2.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Laredo62%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Laredo49%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Laredo15%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo196819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$810
Mortgage payment
$624
Property tax
$186
Median rent, for comparison
$960

Based on a $114,000 home in Chacon, 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 income35% lower than Laredo$41,800$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than Laredo13%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Laredo27%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Laredo3.4%22%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Laredo22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Laredo7.6%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Laredo0.6%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Laredo86%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Chacon

Under 1831%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6433%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White1.2%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
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.

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  2. C-Basham Number 7 ColoniaMission
  3. CMoreno ColoniaRoma

Questions about Chacon

Is Chacon a good place to live?

Chacon is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th 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 Chacon?

Median rent in Chacon is $960 a month, 7% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $114,000, 41% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Chacon?

The closest rated public schools are Daiches Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated B) and Dr Leo Cigarroa High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Chacon 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.