Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Siete Nuevo, Laredo

C+

29th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Siete Nuevo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (3 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
3,260
Median rent
$810
Median home value
$170,000
Household income
$28,400
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
37%
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What it's like to live in Siete Nuevo

Siete Nuevo is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1976, a mix of owners and renters and 52% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 29th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Siete Nuevo

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $810, 21% 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Siete Nuevo

  • Higher poverty. 41% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.

Siete Nuevo report card

Each grade compares Siete Nuevo 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 $810, homes cost 6.0x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $28,400, 1.0% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 5.5% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    44% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    37% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    68% of homes have broadband.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

Siete Nuevo compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Average commute: 17 min22% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Median rent: $81021% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Unemployment rate: 1.0%4 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Home value to income: 6.0x97% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 37%27 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $28,40056% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATarver ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BMemorial MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD1.1 mi
  • ANixon High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Siete Nuevo

Median rent in Siete Nuevo is $810 a month, 21% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $170,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,153 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent21% lower than Laredo$810$1,030$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Laredo$170,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income97% higher than Laredo6.0x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Laredo66%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than Laredo37%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo6.9%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,153
Mortgage payment
$931
Property tax
$223
Median rent, for comparison
$810

Based on a $170,000 home in Siete Nuevo, 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 income56% lower than Laredo$28,400$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Laredo1.0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points higher than Laredo41%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Laredo5.4%22%34%
Average commute22% lower than Laredo17 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Laredo5.5%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Laredo5.6%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Siete Nuevo

Under 1836%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6428%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White2.1%
Hispanic or Latino98%
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-Pioneer PlazaEl Paso
  2. C-SilverdaleHouston
  3. C+Sprauge Meadows IVEdinburg

Questions about Siete Nuevo

Is Siete Nuevo a good place to live?

Siete Nuevo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Siete Nuevo?

Median rent in Siete Nuevo is $810 a month, 21% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $170,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 6.0x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Siete Nuevo?

The closest rated public schools are Tarver Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated B) and Nixon High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Siete Nuevo 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.