Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Siete Viejo, Laredo

D+

53rd of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Siete Viejo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
1,920
Median rent
$570
Median home value
$171,000
Household income
$29,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
38%
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What it's like to live in Siete Viejo

Siete Viejo is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 53rd of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Siete Viejo

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $570, 45% 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 0.4 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 Viejo

  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 22 for Laredo as a whole.

Siete Viejo report card

Each grade compares Siete Viejo 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 $570, homes cost 5.8x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $29,300, 4.0% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    80 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.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 26 min, 7.5% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    10% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    38% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    74% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

Siete Viejo compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Median rent: $57045% lower than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.5%4 points higher than Laredo (2.0%)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.0%1 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Home value to income: 5.8x93% higher than Laredo (3.0x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%26 points lower than Laredo (64%)
  • Median household income: $29,30054% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

  • AT Sanchez El / H Ochoa ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.3 mi
  • BChristen MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.8 mi
  • AMartin High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Siete Viejo

Median rent in Siete Viejo is $570 a month, 45% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $23,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $171,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,118 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent45% lower than Laredo$570$1,030$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Laredo$171,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income93% higher than Laredo5.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Laredo54%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Laredo38%64%63%
Vacant homes15 points higher than Laredo23%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo197519971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,118
Mortgage payment
$936
Property tax
$182
Median rent, for comparison
$570

Based on a $171,000 home in Siete Viejo, 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 income54% lower than Laredo$29,300$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Laredo4.0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Laredo34%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Laredo10%22%34%
Average commute19% higher than Laredo26 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Laredo7.5%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Laredo5.5%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Laredo74%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Siete Viejo

Under 1817%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6438%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White1.6%
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. D+Tenth Street Historic DistrictDallas
  2. C-Magnolia ParkHouston
  3. C-Port HoustonHouston

Questions about Siete Viejo

Is Siete Viejo a good place to live?

Siete Viejo is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Siete Viejo?

Median rent in Siete Viejo is $570 a month, 45% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $171,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Siete Viejo?

The closest rated public schools are T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary (elementary, rated A), Christen 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 Siete Viejo 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.