Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Santa Fe, Laredo

D+

57th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 57th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
3,430
Median rent
$1,330
Median home value
$129,000
Household income
$39,800
Average commute
37 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,400 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 54% of households with children.

Our grade for Santa Fe is D+. That puts it 57th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Santa Fe

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Santa Fe

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,330, 29% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Higher poverty. 37% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 37 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Santa Fe report card

Each grade compares Santa Fe 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 $1,330, homes cost 3.2x income.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $39,800, 3.2% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 37 min, 3.7% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    37% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Santa Fe compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 14%12 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%7 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.2%2 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Average commute: 37 min73% higher than Laredo (22 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%20 points higher than Laredo (55%)
  • People below the poverty line: 37%16 points higher than Laredo (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJohn W Arndt ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.1 mi
  • BLos Obispos MiddleMiddle, United ISD1.4 mi
  • BLyndon B JohnsonHigh, United ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Santa Fe

Median rent in Santa Fe is $1,330 a month, 29% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $129,000, 33% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $845 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent29% higher than Laredo$1,330$1,030$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Laredo$129,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Laredo3.2x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Laredo75%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Laredo71%64%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Laredo6.0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo199619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$845
Mortgage payment
$706
Property tax
$139
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $129,000 home in Santa Fe, 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 income38% lower than Laredo$39,800$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Laredo3.2%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Laredo37%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Laredo13%22%34%
Average commute73% higher than Laredo37 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Laredo3.7%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit12 points higher than Laredo14%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Laredo83%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 low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Santa Fe

Under 1832%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6438%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino78%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race6.9%

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-Oak CliffDallas
  2. CGiants of the SavanaDallas
  3. C-Wilds of AfricaDallas

Questions about Santa Fe

Is Santa Fe a good place to live?

Santa Fe is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 57th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Santa Fe?

Renters in Santa Fe pay a median of $1,330 a month, 29% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $129,000, 33% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Santa Fe?

The closest rated public schools are John W Arndt Elementary (elementary, rated B), Los Obispos 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Santa Fe 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.