Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in El Cuatro, Laredo

C

40th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

El Cuatro is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
930
Median rent
$760
Median home value
$159,000
Household income
$34,600
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
33%
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What it's like to live in El Cuatro

El Cuatro is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 900 residents, older homes (median year built 1938), mostly rented (67% of homes) and 35% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 40th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in El Cuatro

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $760, 26% 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in El Cuatro

  • Higher poverty. 43% 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.

El Cuatro report card

Each grade compares El Cuatro 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 $760, homes cost 4.6x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $34,600, 2.7% unemployed.

    12 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 B

    Average commute 15 min, 13% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    48% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    33% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    65% of homes have broadband.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

El Cuatro compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Average commute: 15 min29% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Median rent: $76026% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.7%3 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%31 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • People below the poverty line: 43%22 points higher than Laredo (21%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 65%22 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 ISD0.4 mi
  • BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.8 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in El Cuatro

Median rent in El Cuatro is $760 a month, 26% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $30,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $159,000, 18% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,045 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent26% lower than Laredo$760$1,030$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Laredo$159,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income52% higher than Laredo4.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Laredo58%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Laredo33%64%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Laredo4.9%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo193819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,045
Mortgage payment
$870
Property tax
$174
Median rent, for comparison
$760

Based on a $159,000 home in El Cuatro, 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 income46% lower than Laredo$34,600$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Laredo2.7%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line22 points higher than Laredo43%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Laredo12%22%34%
Average commute29% lower than Laredo15 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than Laredo13%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet22 points lower than Laredo65%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 El Cuatro

Under 1827%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6426%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
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.

  1. C+Sprauge Meadows IVEdinburg
  2. CMoreno ColoniaRoma
  3. CHidden ValleyHouston

Questions about El Cuatro

Is El Cuatro a good place to live?

El Cuatro is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in El Cuatro?

Median rent in El Cuatro is $760 a month, 26% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $159,000, 18% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve El Cuatro?

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 El Cuatro 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.