Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Del Mar, Laredo

B+

8th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 79 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Del Mar is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 18,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
18,490
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$270,000
Household income
$84,600
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Del Mar

Del Mar is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 18,500 residents, homes built around 1995, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Del Mar

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $84,600, 32% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Del Mar

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,220, 18% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Del Mar report card

Each grade compares Del Mar 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 $1,220, homes cost 3.2x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $84,600, 4.5% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 22 min, 8.3% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Del Mar compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Median household income: $84,60032% higher than Laredo ($63,915)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%11 points higher than Laredo (22%)
  • People below the poverty line: 10%11 points lower than Laredo (21%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Median rent: $1,22018% higher than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x5% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%1 points lower than Laredo (64%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATrautmann ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.8 mi
  • BElias Herrera MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.8 mi
  • AJohn B Alexander High SchoolHigh, United ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Del Mar

Median rent in Del Mar is $1,220 a month, 18% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $270,000, 40% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,853 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent18% higher than Laredo$1,220$1,030$1,403
Median home value40% higher than Laredo$270,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than Laredo3.2x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Laredo49%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Laredo63%64%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Laredo4.7%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo199519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,853
Mortgage payment
$1,478
Property tax
$375
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $270,000 home in Del Mar, 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 income32% higher than Laredo$84,600$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Laredo4.5%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Laredo10%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Laredo33%22%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Laredo22 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Laredo8.3%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.7%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Laredo93%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 Del Mar

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6439%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White5.7%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. 9B+San Isidro RanchMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-East MissionMission
  2. BSouth HurstHurst
  3. BSoutheast HoustonHouston

Questions about Del Mar

Is Del Mar a good place to live?

Del Mar is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 18,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Del Mar?

Median rent in Del Mar is $1,220 a month, 18% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $270,000, 40% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Del Mar?

The closest rated public schools are Trautmann Elementary (elementary, rated A), Elias Herrera Middle (middle, rated B) 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 11 Census block groups closest to the Del Mar 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.