Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in La Joya, Laredo

C-

46th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

La Joya is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
3,930
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$98,000
Household income
$64,100
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in La Joya

La Joya is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2013), mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 76% of households with children.

Our grade for La Joya is C-. That puts it 46th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in La Joya

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in La Joya

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

La Joya report card

Each grade compares La Joya 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 $1,160, homes cost 1.5x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $64,100, 0.9% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 39 min, 0% work from home.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

La Joya compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%26 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Home value to income: 1.5x50% lower than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Laredo (7.2%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Average commute: 39 min79% higher than Laredo (22 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%11 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%9 points higher than Laredo (55%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSigifredo Perez ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.6 mi
  • BLamar Bruni Vergara MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.9 mi
  • BLyndon B JohnsonHigh, United ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in La Joya

Median rent in La Joya is $1,160 a month, 13% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $98,000, 49% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $737 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent13% higher than Laredo$1,160$1,030$1,403
Median home value49% lower than Laredo$98,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income50% lower than Laredo1.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Laredo64%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Laredo90%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Laredo0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo201319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$737
Mortgage payment
$536
Property tax
$201
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $98,000 home in La Joya, 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 incomeAbout the same as Laredo$64,100$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Laredo0.9%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Laredo26%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Laredo11%22%34%
Average commute79% higher than Laredo39 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Laredo0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Laredo94%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in La Joya

Under 1852%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6415%
65 and over2.0%
Race and ethnicity
White1.8%
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. C-Central SeagovilleSeagoville
  2. CSoutheast BrownsvilleBrownsville
  3. CSouthmore PlazaHouston

Questions about La Joya

Is La Joya a good place to live?

La Joya is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 46th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in La Joya?

Renters in La Joya pay a median of $1,160 a month, 13% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $98,000, 49% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve La Joya?

The closest rated public schools are Sigifredo Perez Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle (middle, rated B) and Lyndon B Johnson (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 La Joya 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.