Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Santa Elena, Laredo

C-

49th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Santa Elena is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

  • Well connected
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)
  • Health scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
1,400
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$190,000
Household income
$50,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Santa Elena

Santa Elena is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 72% of households with children.

Our grade for Santa Elena is C-. That puts it 49th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Santa Elena

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Santa Elena

  • Higher unemployment. 9.6% 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.

Santa Elena report card

Each grade compares Santa Elena 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 $1,140, homes cost 3.7x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $50,700, 9.6% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    70 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 3.6% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    7.2% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Santa Elena compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%30 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.2%17 points lower than Laredo (21%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%13 points higher than Laredo (87%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%15 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x24% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Median household income: $50,70021% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPrada ElementaryElementary, United ISD1.1 mi
  • BLamar Bruni Vergara MiddleMiddle, United ISD1.8 mi
  • BLyndon B JohnsonHigh, United ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Santa Elena

Median rent in Santa Elena 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 $190,000, about the same as the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,262 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent11% higher than Laredo$1,140$1,030$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Laredo$190,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than Laredo3.7x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Laredo48%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than Laredo94%64%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Laredo13%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo201519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,262
Mortgage payment
$1,040
Property tax
$222
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $190,000 home in Santa Elena, 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 income21% lower than Laredo$50,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Laredo9.6%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points lower than Laredo4.2%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than Laredo7.2%22%34%
Average commute17% higher than Laredo25 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Laredo3.6%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points higher than Laredo100%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 Santa Elena

Under 1843%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6439%
65 and over2.8%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0%
Asian0%
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+Skyscraper ShadowsHouston
  2. D+Southeast DeSotoDeSoto
  3. C-Pamela HeightsHouston

Questions about Santa Elena

Is Santa Elena a good place to live?

Santa Elena is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on internet access and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Santa Elena?

Renters in Santa Elena pay a median of $1,140 a month, 11% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $190,000, about the same as the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Santa Elena?

The closest rated public schools are Prada Elementary (elementary, rated B), Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle (middle, rated B) and Lyndon B Johnson (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 Santa Elena 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.