Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Cielito Lindo, Laredo

C+

35th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Cielito Lindo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy2.0 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe2.3 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library3.5 mi

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

Population
2,610
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$170,000
Household income
$70,100
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Cielito Lindo

Cielito Lindo is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 2,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 70% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 35th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Cielito Lindo

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Cielito Lindo

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Cielito Lindo report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,160, homes cost 2.4x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $70,100, 6.6% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 1.0% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cielito Lindo compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%30 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%26 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%13 points higher than Laredo (87%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Average commute: 30 min36% higher than Laredo (22 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 42%7 points higher than Laredo (36%)
  • Median rent: $1,16013% higher than Laredo ($1,030)

Closest public schools

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

  • BVeterans Memorial ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.8 mi
  • BLamar Bruni Vergara MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.8 mi
  • BLyndon B JohnsonHigh, United ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Cielito Lindo

Median rent in Cielito Lindo is $1,160 a month, 13% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $170,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,131 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent13% higher than Laredo$1,160$1,030$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Laredo$170,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Laredo2.4x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Laredo29%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Laredo94%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo7.9%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo200719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,131
Mortgage payment
$931
Property tax
$201
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $170,000 home in Cielito Lindo, 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 income10% higher than Laredo$70,100$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Laredo6.6%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Laredo19%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Laredo27%22%34%
Average commute36% higher than Laredo30 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Laredo1.0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points higher than Laredo100%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Cielito Lindo

Under 1850%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6430%
65 and over1.5%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black3.2%
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.

  1. C+Rayo Del Sol EstatesEdinburg
  2. B-Ventana del SolMcAllen
  3. CSoutheast BrownsvilleBrownsville

Questions about Cielito Lindo

Is Cielito Lindo a good place to live?

Cielito Lindo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Cielito Lindo?

Median rent in Cielito Lindo is $1,160 a month, 13% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $170,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Cielito Lindo?

The closest rated public schools are Veterans Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle (middle, rated B) and Lyndon B Johnson (high, rated B). 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 Cielito Lindo 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.