Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County
Living in Riverhill South, Laredo
61st of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 5 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-
Riverhill South is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 61st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
- Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,960
- Median rent
- $1,140
- Median home value
- $185,000
- Household income
- $27,000
- Average commute
- 24 min
- Homes owned
- 27%
What it's like to live in Riverhill South
Riverhill South is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly rented (73% of homes) and 82% of households with children.
Our grade for Riverhill South is F. That puts it 61st of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.
Pros of living in Riverhill South
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Riverhill South
- Higher poverty. 72% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
Riverhill South report card
Each grade compares Riverhill South 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 $1,140, homes cost 6.9x income.
19 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $27,000, 5.1% unemployed.
6 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.
37 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 316 violent crimes per 100k, 1,157 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
76 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 24 min, 8.6% work from home.
27 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
10% have a bachelor’s degree.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
44% of adults uninsured.
1 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
27% of homes owner-occupied.
17 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
82 of 100 vs TX areas
Riverhill South compared with Laredo
Better than Laredo
- Homes with broadband internet: 99%12 points higher than Laredo (87%)
Worse than Laredo
- People below the poverty line: 72%52 points higher than Laredo (21%)
- Home value to income: 6.9x127% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 27%37 points lower than Laredo (64%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BJohn W Arndt ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.7 mi
- DJoaquin Cigarroa MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD1.5 mi
- BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1.6 mi
Cost of living in Riverhill South
Median rent in Riverhill South is $1,140 a month, 11% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $185,000, 4% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,299 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Laredo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent11% higher than Laredo | $1,140 | $1,030 | $1,403 |
| Median home value4% lower than Laredo | $185,000 | $193,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income127% higher than Laredo | 6.9x | 3.0x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points higher than Laredo | 83% | 55% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them37 points lower than Laredo | 27% | 64% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points higher than Laredo | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo | 2004 | 1997 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,013
- Property tax
- $287
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,140
Based on a $185,000 home in Riverhill South, 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
| Measure | Here | Laredo | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income58% lower than Laredo | $27,000 | $63,915 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Laredo | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line52 points higher than Laredo | 72% | 21% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Laredo | 10% | 22% | 34% |
| Average commute12% higher than Laredo | 24 min | 22 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points higher than Laredo | 8.6% | 5.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo | 0% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Laredo | 99% | 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 Riverhill South
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Laredo
- 1A+LakesideMedian rent $980
- 2A+AlexanderMedian rent $1,070
- 3A+East LaredoMedian rent $980
- 4ANorthwest Laredo
- 5A-Sierra Vista
- 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
- 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
- 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220
Questions about Riverhill South
Is Riverhill South a good place to live?
Riverhill South is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 61st of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Riverhill South?
Renters in Riverhill South pay a median of $1,140 a month, 11% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $185,000, 4% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 6.9x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.
What schools serve Riverhill South?
The closest rated public schools are John W Arndt Elementary (elementary, rated B), Joaquin Cigarroa Middle (middle, rated D) 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 Riverhill South 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.