Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Heights, Laredo

B+

11th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Heights is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
  • Health scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,720
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$247,000
Household income
$69,900
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Heights

Heights is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1974, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Heights

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $820, 20% 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 Heights

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Heights report card

Each grade compares Heights 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 $820, homes cost 3.5x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $69,900, 5.7% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 14 min, 15% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

Heights compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%18 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Average commute: 14 min34% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • People below the poverty line: 11%10 points lower than Laredo (21%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 43%7 points higher than Laredo (36%)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x17% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%4 points lower than Laredo (87%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARyan ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BLamar MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
  • ANixon High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Heights

Median rent in Heights is $820 a month, 20% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $247,000, 28% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,564 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent20% lower than Laredo$820$1,030$1,403
Median home value28% higher than Laredo$247,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Laredo3.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Laredo37%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Laredo63%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo8.2%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197419971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,564
Mortgage payment
$1,352
Property tax
$212
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $247,000 home in Heights, 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 income9% higher than Laredo$69,900$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Laredo5.7%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Laredo11%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Laredo22%22%34%
Average commute34% lower than Laredo14 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Laredo15%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Laredo4.1%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Laredo83%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Heights

Under 1827%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6434%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White1.6%
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-Central Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
  2. B-Central PharrPharr
  3. C+Longview HeightsLongview

Questions about Heights

Is Heights a good place to live?

Heights is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Heights?

Median rent in Heights is $820 a month, 20% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $247,000, 28% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Heights?

The closest rated public schools are Ryan Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lamar Middle (middle, rated B) and Nixon 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 Heights 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.