Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in El Trece, Laredo

C

42nd of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

El Trece is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 42nd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
3,480
Median rent
$790
Median home value
$126,000
Household income
$34,200
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
32%
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What it's like to live in El Trece

El Trece is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly rented (68% of homes) and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for El Trece is C. That puts it 42nd of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in El Trece

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $790, 23% 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in El Trece

  • Higher poverty. 53% 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 Trece report card

Each grade compares El Trece 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 $790, homes cost 3.7x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $34,200, 6.9% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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 A

    Average commute 20 min, 2.6% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    47% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    72% of homes have broadband.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

El Trece compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 14%12 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)
  • Median rent: $79023% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Average commute: 20 min9% lower than Laredo (22 min)

Worse than Laredo

  • People below the poverty line: 53%32 points higher than Laredo (21%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%32 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $34,20046% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBruni ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.4 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in El Trece

Median rent in El Trece is $790 a month, 23% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $126,000, 35% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $869 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent23% lower than Laredo$790$1,030$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Laredo$126,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Laredo3.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Laredo64%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than Laredo32%64%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Laredo15%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$869
Mortgage payment
$690
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$790

Based on a $126,000 home in El Trece, 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$34,200$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Laredo6.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line32 points higher than Laredo53%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Laredo7.4%22%34%
Average commute9% lower than Laredo20 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Laredo2.6%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Laredo14%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Laredo72%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in El Trece

Under 1830%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6426%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White1.4%
Hispanic or Latino99%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.0%

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+College HeightsMcAllen
  2. B-RiversideBrownsville
  3. D+Tenth Street Historic DistrictDallas

Questions about El Trece

Is El Trece a good place to live?

El Trece is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 42nd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in El Trece?

Renters in El Trece pay a median of $790 a month, 23% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $126,000, 35% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve El Trece?

The closest rated public schools are Bruni Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 4 Census block groups closest to the El Trece 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.