Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Los Presidentes, Laredo

B-

21st of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Los Presidentes is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • 66% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
5,050
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$219,000
Household income
$97,600
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in Los Presidentes

Los Presidentes is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 5,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 54% of households with children.

Our grade for Los Presidentes is B-. That puts it 21st of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Los Presidentes

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,600, 53% higher than the Laredo median.
  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Los Presidentes

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,820, 77% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Los Presidentes report card

Each grade compares Los Presidentes with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,820, homes cost 2.2x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,600, 3.8% unemployed.

    61 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 2.6% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    32% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

Los Presidentes compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%28 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $97,60053% higher than Laredo ($63,915)
  • People below the poverty line: 7.0%14 points lower than Laredo (21%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Median rent: $1,82077% higher than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%11 points higher than Laredo (55%)
  • Average commute: 23 min8% higher than Laredo (22 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARuiz ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.7 mi
  • BUnited South MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.6 mi
  • AUnited South High SchoolHigh, United ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Los Presidentes

Median rent in Los Presidentes is $1,820 a month, 77% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $219,000, 13% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,536 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent77% higher than Laredo$1,820$1,030$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Laredo$219,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Laredo2.2x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Laredo66%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Laredo92%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Laredo0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo200519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,536
Mortgage payment
$1,199
Property tax
$337
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $219,000 home in Los Presidentes, 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 income53% higher than Laredo$97,600$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Laredo3.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Laredo7.0%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Laredo26%22%34%
Average commute8% higher than Laredo23 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Laredo2.6%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Los Presidentes

Under 1829%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6434%
65 and over8.5%
Race and ethnicity
White2.3%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.2%

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. CEast GarlandGarland
  2. A-Indian Ridge EastEl Paso
  3. BMontclairEl Paso

Questions about Los Presidentes

Is Los Presidentes a good place to live?

Los Presidentes is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st 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 Los Presidentes?

Renters in Los Presidentes pay a median of $1,820 a month, 77% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $219,000, 13% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Los Presidentes?

The closest rated public schools are Ruiz Elementary (elementary, rated A), United South Middle (middle, rated B) and United South 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 Presidentes 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.