Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in El Trompe, Laredo

B-

25th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

El Trompe is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
2,720
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$147,000
Household income
$47,700
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in El Trompe

El Trompe is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1971, a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for El Trompe is B-. That puts it 25th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in El Trompe

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in El Trompe

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.

El Trompe report card

Each grade compares El Trompe 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 $1,010, homes cost 3.1x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $47,700, 3.8% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 17 min, 5.0% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    69% of homes have broadband.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

El Trompe compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%19 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Average commute: 17 min20% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.8%2 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%26 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 69%19 points lower than Laredo (87%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%10 points lower than Laredo (22%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADon Jose GallegoElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in El Trompe

Median rent in El Trompe is $1,010 a month, about the same as the Laredo median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $147,000, 24% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $969 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Laredo$1,010$1,030$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Laredo$147,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Laredo3.1x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Laredo36%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Laredo38%64%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Laredo11%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$969
Mortgage payment
$805
Property tax
$164
Median rent, for comparison
$1,010

Based on a $147,000 home in El Trompe, 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 income25% lower than Laredo$47,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Laredo3.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Laredo28%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Laredo12%22%34%
Average commute20% lower than Laredo17 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Laredo5.0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.8%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet19 points lower than Laredo69%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in El Trompe

Under 1828%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6426%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White2.5%
Hispanic or Latino98%
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. B-RiversideBrownsville
  2. C+College HeightsMcAllen
  3. CUrbana VistaEdinburg

Questions about El Trompe

Is El Trompe a good place to live?

El Trompe is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in El Trompe?

Renters in El Trompe pay a median of $1,010 a month, about the same as the Laredo median. The median home is worth $147,000, 24% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve El Trompe?

The closest rated public schools are Don Jose Gallego (elementary, rated A), Memorial 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 3 Census block groups closest to the El Trompe 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.