Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County
Living in La Ladrillera, Laredo
41st of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 44 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-
La Ladrillera is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.1 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,280
- Median rent
- $1,150
- Median home value
- $99,000
- Household income
- $55,100
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 69%
What it's like to live in La Ladrillera
La Ladrillera is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 53% of households with children.
It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 41st of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.
Pros of living in La Ladrillera
- 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 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in La Ladrillera
- Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
La Ladrillera report card
Each grade compares La Ladrillera 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 $1,150, homes cost 1.8x income.
76 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $55,100, 4.0% unemployed.
17 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.
77 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 316 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
46 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 24 min, 2.8% work from home.
57 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
11% have a bachelor’s degree.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
46% of adults uninsured.
2 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
69% of homes owner-occupied.
39 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
22 of 100 vs TX areas
La Ladrillera compared with Laredo
Better than Laredo
- Home value to income: 1.8x41% lower than Laredo (3.0x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%4 points higher than Laredo (64%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%2 points lower than Laredo (55%)
Worse than Laredo
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 46%11 points higher than Laredo (36%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%11 points lower than Laredo (22%)
- People below the poverty line: 30%9 points higher than Laredo (21%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BDovalina ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
- BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.8 mi
- AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1 mi
Cost of living in La Ladrillera
Median rent in La Ladrillera is $1,150 a month, 12% 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 $99,000, 49% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $683 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Laredo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent12% higher than Laredo | $1,150 | $1,030 | $1,403 |
| Median home value49% lower than Laredo | $99,000 | $193,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income41% lower than Laredo | 1.8x | 3.0x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Laredo | 53% | 55% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Laredo | 69% | 64% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than Laredo | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo | 1989 | 1997 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $542
- Property tax
- $141
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,150
Based on a $99,000 home in La Ladrillera, 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
| Measure | Here | Laredo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income14% lower than Laredo | $55,100 | $63,915 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points lower than Laredo | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line9 points higher than Laredo | 30% | 21% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Laredo | 11% | 22% | 34% |
| Average commute11% higher than Laredo | 24 min | 22 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Laredo | 2.8% | 5.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Laredo | 85% | 87% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesLow
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in La Ladrillera
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Laredo
- 1A+LakesideMedian rent $980
- 2A+AlexanderMedian rent $1,070
- 3A+East LaredoMedian rent $980
- 4ANorthwest Laredo
- 5A-Sierra Vista
- 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
- 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
- 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CYsletaEl Paso
- C-Basham Number 7 ColoniaMission
- C-Northeast AmarilloAmarillo
Questions about La Ladrillera
Is La Ladrillera a good place to live?
La Ladrillera is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in La Ladrillera?
Median rent in La Ladrillera is $1,150 a month, 12% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $99,000, 49% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.
What schools serve La Ladrillera?
The closest rated public schools are Dovalina 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 3 Census block groups closest to the La Ladrillera 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.