Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in George Washington, Laredo

B

15th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

George Washington is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (0 of 100)
  • Health scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
530
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$131,000
Household income
$98,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in George Washington

George Washington is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 500 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 15th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in George Washington

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 17% 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in George Washington

  • Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

George Washington report card

Each grade compares George Washington 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 $860, homes cost 1.3x income.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $98,900, 8.9% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 27 min, 0% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    52% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

George Washington compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 21%34 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Home value to income: 1.3x56% lower than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Median household income: $98,90055% higher than Laredo ($63,915)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 0%22 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 52%16 points higher than Laredo (36%)
  • People below the poverty line: 35%14 points higher than Laredo (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASanto Nino ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.2 mi
  • BUnited South MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.9 mi
  • BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1 mi

Cost of living in George Washington

Median rent in George Washington is $860 a month, 17% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $131,000, 32% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $850 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent17% lower than Laredo$860$1,030$1,403
Median home value32% lower than Laredo$131,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income56% lower than Laredo1.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent34 points lower than Laredo21%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Laredo54%64%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Laredo12%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198019971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$850
Mortgage payment
$717
Property tax
$133
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $131,000 home in George Washington, 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 income55% higher than Laredo$98,900$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Laredo8.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Laredo35%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Laredo0%22%34%
Average commute27% higher than Laredo27 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Laredo0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Laredo5.1%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in George Washington

Under 1817%
18 to 3445%
35 to 6431%
65 and over7.9%
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. BHilda Colonia Number 2Mission
  2. BSun Country EstatesWeslaco
  3. C+Northeast TylerTyler

Questions about George Washington

Is George Washington a good place to live?

George Washington is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in George Washington?

Median rent in George Washington is $860 a month, 17% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $131,000, 32% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 1.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve George Washington?

The closest rated public schools are Santo Nino Elementary (elementary, rated A), United South Middle (middle, rated B) and Dr Leo Cigarroa High School (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 George Washington 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.