Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Nye, Laredo

B+

12th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Nye is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
7,450
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$230,000
Household income
$65,400
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Nye

Nye is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 7,500 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Nye

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Nye

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,190, 16% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Nye report card

Each grade compares Nye 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 $1,190, homes cost 3.5x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $65,400, 6.0% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 2.2% work from home.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    32% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Nye compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%19 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Average commute: 15 min31% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%9 points higher than Laredo (22%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%14 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x16% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Median rent: $1,19016% higher than Laredo ($1,030)

Closest public schools

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

  • ANye ElementaryElementary, United ISD1 mi
  • BClark MiddleMiddle, United ISD1 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Nye

Median rent in Nye is $1,190 a month, 16% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $230,000, 19% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,603 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent16% higher than Laredo$1,190$1,030$1,403
Median home value19% higher than Laredo$230,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than Laredo3.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Laredo36%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Laredo50%64%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Laredo4.9%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198319971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,603
Mortgage payment
$1,259
Property tax
$344
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $230,000 home in Nye, 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 incomeAbout the same as Laredo$65,400$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Laredo6.0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Laredo17%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Laredo31%22%34%
Average commute31% lower than Laredo15 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Laredo2.2%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Laredo5.9%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Laredo88%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Nye

Under 1825%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6435%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White6.1%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
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. BCentral TylerTyler
  2. B-South McAllenMcAllen
  3. BLos EbanosBrownsville

Questions about Nye

Is Nye a good place to live?

Nye is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 7,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Nye?

Median rent in Nye is $1,190 a month, 16% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $230,000, 19% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Nye?

The closest rated public schools are Nye Elementary (elementary, rated A), Clark 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 5 Census block groups closest to the Nye 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.