Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Plantation, Laredo

A-

7th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 80 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Plantation is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 12,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • 71% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
12,700
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$308,000
Household income
$84,900
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Plantation

Plantation is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 12,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 34% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Plantation

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $84,900, 33% higher 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Plantation

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,600, 55% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Plantation report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 3.6x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $84,900, 4.8% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 18 min, 6.4% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    22% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Plantation compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%24 points higher than Laredo (22%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 22%13 points lower than Laredo (36%)
  • Median household income: $84,90033% higher than Laredo ($63,915)

Worse than Laredo

  • Median rent: $1,60055% higher than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%16 points higher than Laredo (55%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x20% higher than Laredo (3.0x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMatias De Llano ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.7 mi
  • BElias Herrera MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.8 mi
  • AJohn B Alexander High SchoolHigh, United ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Plantation

Median rent in Plantation is $1,600 a month, 55% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $308,000, 59% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,153 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent55% higher than Laredo$1,600$1,030$1,403
Median home value59% higher than Laredo$308,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income20% higher than Laredo3.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Laredo71%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Laredo62%64%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Laredo4.1%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo200019971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,153
Mortgage payment
$1,686
Property tax
$467
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $308,000 home in Plantation, 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 income33% higher than Laredo$84,900$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Laredo4.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Laredo9.7%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Laredo46%22%34%
Average commute18% lower than Laredo18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Laredo6.4%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.8%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Laredo96%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Plantation

Under 1822%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6441%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White7.2%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9B+San Isidro RanchMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+New KoreatownCarrollton
  2. AWillow CreekEdinburg
  3. B+Central RichardsonRichardson

Questions about Plantation

Is Plantation a good place to live?

Plantation is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 12,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Plantation?

Median rent in Plantation is $1,600 a month, 55% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $308,000, 59% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Plantation?

The closest rated public schools are Matias De Llano Elementary (elementary, rated B), Elias Herrera Middle (middle, rated B) and John B Alexander High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Plantation 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.