Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Seven Lights, Laredo

C

45th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Seven Lights is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,250
Median rent
$890
Median home value
$95,000
Household income
$40,000
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Seven Lights

Seven Lights is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Seven Lights is C. That puts it 45th of 61 areas we grade in Laredo, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Seven Lights

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $890, 14% lower 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Seven Lights

  • Higher poverty. 40% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Seven Lights report card

Each grade compares Seven Lights 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 $890, homes cost 2.4x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $40,000, 7.8% unemployed.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 16 min, 8.0% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    4.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    47% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    68% of homes have broadband.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

Seven Lights compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%11 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Average commute: 16 min25% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.4x21% lower than Laredo (3.0x)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes with broadband internet: 68%20 points lower than Laredo (87%)
  • People below the poverty line: 40%19 points higher than Laredo (21%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%18 points lower than Laredo (22%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFarias ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.4 mi
  • BClark MiddleMiddle, United ISD1.4 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Seven Lights

Median rent in Seven Lights is $890 a month, 14% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $95,000, 51% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $693 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent14% lower than Laredo$890$1,030$1,403
Median home value51% lower than Laredo$95,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Laredo2.4x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Laredo70%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Laredo75%64%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Laredo18%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$693
Mortgage payment
$520
Property tax
$173
Median rent, for comparison
$890

Based on a $95,000 home in Seven Lights, 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 income37% lower than Laredo$40,000$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Laredo7.8%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than Laredo40%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Laredo4.0%22%34%
Average commute25% lower than Laredo16 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Laredo8.0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0.1%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet20 points lower than Laredo68%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Seven Lights

Under 1824%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6426%
65 and over26%
Race and ethnicity
White1.0%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. CLower ValleyEl Paso
  2. D+Tenth Street Historic DistrictDallas
  3. CYsletaEl Paso

Questions about Seven Lights

Is Seven Lights a good place to live?

Seven Lights is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 45th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Seven Lights?

Renters in Seven Lights pay a median of $890 a month, 14% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $95,000, 51% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Seven Lights?

The closest rated public schools are Farias 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Seven Lights 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.