Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Sierra Vista, Laredo

A-

5th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Sierra Vista is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
3,800
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$106,000
Household income
$83,500
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 65% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Sierra Vista

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $83,500, 31% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Sierra Vista

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Sierra Vista report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Homes cost 1.3x income.

    100 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $83,500, 0% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 15% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Sierra Vista compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%36 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Home value to income: 1.3x58% lower than Laredo (3.0x)
  • People below the poverty line: 4.5%16 points lower than Laredo (21%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.3%20 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Average commute: 29 min36% higher than Laredo (22 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 42%7 points higher than Laredo (36%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSigifredo Perez ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.1 mi
  • BLos Obispos MiddleMiddle, United ISD0.8 mi
  • BLyndon B JohnsonHigh, United ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Sierra Vista

The median home is worth $106,000, 45% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $781 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median home value45% lower than Laredo$106,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income58% lower than Laredo1.3x3.0x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Laredo100%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Laredo0%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo200819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$781
Mortgage payment
$580
Property tax
$201

Based on a $106,000 home in Sierra Vista, 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 income31% higher than Laredo$83,500$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Laredo0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than Laredo4.5%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Laredo2.3%22%34%
Average commute36% higher than Laredo29 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Laredo15%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sierra Vista

Under 1843%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6424%
65 and over1.1%
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. 6A-WinfieldMedian rent $2,140
  6. 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
  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. ASun Ridge SouthEl Paso
  2. B+Clyde A Pool 2 Acre TractsOdessa
  3. C+Russell AdditionSeminole

Questions about Sierra Vista

Is Sierra Vista a good place to live?

Sierra Vista is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Sierra Vista?

The median home is worth $106,000, 45% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 1.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Sierra Vista?

The closest rated public schools are Sigifredo Perez 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 1 Census block group closest to the Sierra Vista 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.