Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in LA X, Laredo

C+

32nd of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 49 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

LA X is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 32nd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)
  • Health scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,350
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$150,000
Household income
$50,700
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in LA X

LA X is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1981, a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 32nd of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in LA X

  • 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 0.4 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 X

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

LA X report card

Each grade compares LA X 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 $1,170, homes cost 3.0x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $50,700, 4.4% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 23 min, 0% work from home.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    46% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    73% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

LA X compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.7%6 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)
  • People below the poverty line: 16%5 points lower than Laredo (21%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes with broadband internet: 73%14 points lower than Laredo (87%)
  • Vacant homes: 21%14 points higher than Laredo (7.2%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 46%11 points higher than Laredo (36%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHeights ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.1 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD1 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in LA X

Median rent in LA X is $1,170 a month, 14% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $150,000, 22% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,080 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent14% higher than Laredo$1,170$1,030$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Laredo$150,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Laredo3.0x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Laredo55%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Laredo59%64%63%
Vacant homes14 points higher than Laredo21%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,080
Mortgage payment
$821
Property tax
$259
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $150,000 home in LA X, 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 income21% lower than Laredo$50,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Laredo4.4%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Laredo16%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Laredo15%22%34%
Average commute6% higher than Laredo23 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Laredo0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points higher than Laredo7.7%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points lower than Laredo73%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in LA X

Under 1825%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6433%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White2.5%
Hispanic or Latino97%
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+College HeightsMcAllen
  2. D+Tenth Street Historic DistrictDallas
  3. C+HarrisburgHouston

Questions about LA X

Is LA X a good place to live?

LA X is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 32nd 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 X?

Median rent in LA X is $1,170 a month, 14% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $150,000, 22% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve LA X?

The closest rated public schools are Heights Elementary (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 2 Census block groups closest to the LA X 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.