Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Lomas Del Sur, Laredo

C

43rd of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Lomas Del Sur is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 7,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Health scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
7,160
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$202,000
Household income
$46,900
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Lomas Del Sur

Lomas Del Sur is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 7,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 71% of households with children.

Our grade for Lomas Del Sur is C. That puts it 43rd of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Lomas Del Sur

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Lomas Del Sur

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.0% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Lomas Del Sur report card

Each grade compares Lomas Del Sur 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 $980, homes cost 4.3x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $46,900, 9.0% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 32 min, 2.2% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    44% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

Lomas Del Sur compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 22%33 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%24 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%7 points lower than Laredo (7.2%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Average commute: 32 min46% higher than Laredo (22 min)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x42% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • People below the poverty line: 36%15 points higher than Laredo (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSalinas ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.4 mi
  • BRicardo Molina MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.5 mi
  • BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Lomas Del Sur

Median rent in Lomas Del Sur is $980 a month, 5% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $202,000, 4% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,392 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent5% lower than Laredo$980$1,030$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Laredo$202,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income42% higher than Laredo4.3x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points lower than Laredo22%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Laredo88%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Laredo0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo201419971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,392
Mortgage payment
$1,106
Property tax
$287
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $202,000 home in Lomas Del Sur, 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 income27% lower than Laredo$46,900$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Laredo9.0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Laredo36%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Laredo20%22%34%
Average commute46% higher than Laredo32 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Laredo2.2%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.6%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Laredo91%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lomas Del Sur

Under 1845%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6424%
65 and over4.2%
Race and ethnicity
White0.8%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black0%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. D+Alex Cavazos ColoniaMission
  2. C-Pecan CrossingLa Porte
  3. CGreens BayouHouston

Questions about Lomas Del Sur

Is Lomas Del Sur a good place to live?

Lomas Del Sur is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 7,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd 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 Lomas Del Sur?

Renters in Lomas Del Sur pay a median of $980 a month, 5% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $202,000, 4% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Lomas Del Sur?

The closest rated public schools are Salinas Elementary (elementary, rated B), Ricardo Molina 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 Lomas Del Sur 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.