Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Southgate II The Plaza, Laredo

D+

56th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Southgate II The Plaza is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 56th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
  • Health scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
3,820
Median rent
$1,010
Median home value
$171,000
Household income
$47,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
55%
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What it's like to live in Southgate II The Plaza

Southgate II The Plaza is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1996, a mix of owners and renters and 50% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 56th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Southgate II The Plaza

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Southgate II The Plaza

  • Higher poverty. 35% 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.

Southgate II The Plaza report card

Each grade compares Southgate II The Plaza 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 $1,010, homes cost 3.6x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $47,700, 1.0% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 2.8% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

Southgate II The Plaza compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Unemployment rate: 1.0%4 points lower than Laredo (5.4%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%2 points lower than Laredo (55%)

Worse than Laredo

  • People below the poverty line: 35%14 points higher than Laredo (21%)
  • Median household income: $47,70025% lower than Laredo ($63,915)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%10 points lower than Laredo (22%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLigarde ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.4 mi
  • DJoaquin Cigarroa MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
  • BDr Leo Cigarroa High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Southgate II The Plaza

Median rent in Southgate II The Plaza is $1,010 a month, about the same as the Laredo median. A household would need about $40,000 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 $1,165 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Laredo$1,010$1,030$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Laredo$171,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income19% higher than Laredo3.6x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Laredo53%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Laredo55%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo7.1%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo199619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,165
Mortgage payment
$936
Property tax
$229
Median rent, for comparison
$1,010

Based on a $171,000 home in Southgate II The Plaza, 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 income25% lower than Laredo$47,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Laredo1.0%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Laredo35%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than Laredo12%22%34%
Average commute18% higher than Laredo25 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Laredo2.8%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Laredo1.3%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Laredo84%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southgate II The Plaza

Under 1833%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6429%
65 and over7.2%
Race and ethnicity
White0.1%
Hispanic or Latino100%
Black0.0%
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-Fair ParkDallas
  2. D+Northwest PasadenaPasadena
  3. DHawthorne PlaceHouston

Questions about Southgate II The Plaza

Is Southgate II The Plaza a good place to live?

Southgate II The Plaza is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 56th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southgate II The Plaza?

Median rent in Southgate II The Plaza is $1,010 a month, about the same as the Laredo median. The median home is worth $171,000, 12% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Southgate II The Plaza?

The closest rated public schools are Ligarde Elementary (elementary, rated B), Joaquin Cigarroa Middle (middle, rated D) and Dr Leo Cigarroa High School (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 Southgate II The Plaza 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.