Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Los Amores, Laredo

C+

36th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Los Amores is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,710
Median rent
$910
Median home value
$134,000
Household income
$36,900
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
42%
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What it's like to live in Los Amores

Los Amores is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 36th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Los Amores

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $910, 12% 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Los Amores

  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Los Amores report card

Each grade compares Los Amores 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 $910, homes cost 3.6x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,900, 14% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    46% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    42% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

Los Amores compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Average commute: 14 min35% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Median rent: $91012% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.9%4 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%22 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $36,90042% lower than Laredo ($63,915)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.1%17 points lower than Laredo (22%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALeyendecker ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Los Amores

Median rent in Los Amores is $910 a month, 12% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $134,000, 31% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $841 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent12% lower than Laredo$910$1,030$1,403
Median home value31% lower than Laredo$134,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Laredo3.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Laredo53%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Laredo42%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo8.0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$841
Mortgage payment
$733
Property tax
$108
Median rent, for comparison
$910

Based on a $134,000 home in Los Amores, 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 income42% lower than Laredo$36,900$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than Laredo14%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Laredo19%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Laredo5.1%22%34%
Average commute35% lower than Laredo14 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Laredo0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Laredo5.9%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Laredo85%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 Los Amores

Under 1822%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6427%
65 and over8.7%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0.1%
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. CLower ValleyEl Paso
  3. CSecluded AcresHarlingen

Questions about Los Amores

Is Los Amores a good place to live?

Los Amores is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 36th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Los Amores?

Median rent in Los Amores is $910 a month, 12% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $134,000, 31% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Los Amores?

The closest rated public schools are Leyendecker Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Los Amores 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.