Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Southview, Laredo

D+

59th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 24 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Southview is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
1,850
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$126,000
Household income
$36,000
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Southview

Southview is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 31% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 59th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Southview

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southview

  • Higher poverty. 30% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.

Southview report card

Each grade compares Southview 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 $980, homes cost 3.5x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,000, 14% unemployed.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 2.6% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    2.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    45% of adults uninsured.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    70% of homes have broadband.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

Southview compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%13 points lower than Laredo (55%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 70%6 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Vacant homes: 4.3%3 points lower than Laredo (7.2%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%19 points lower than Laredo (22%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 70%17 points lower than Laredo (87%)
  • Median household income: $36,00044% lower than Laredo ($63,915)

Closest public schools

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

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

Cost of living in Southview

Median rent in Southview is $980 a month, 5% lower than the Laredo median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $126,000, 35% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $827 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent5% lower than Laredo$980$1,030$1,403
Median home value35% lower than Laredo$126,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than Laredo3.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Laredo42%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Laredo70%64%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Laredo4.3%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$827
Mortgage payment
$690
Property tax
$137
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $126,000 home in Southview, 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 income44% lower than Laredo$36,000$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate9 points higher than Laredo14%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Laredo30%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Laredo2.9%22%34%
Average commute16% higher than Laredo25 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Laredo2.6%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet17 points lower than Laredo70%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southview

Under 1823%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6430%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White1.9%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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. DMelrose ParkHouston
  2. C-Northwest MissionMission
  3. CGreens BayouHouston

Questions about Southview

Is Southview a good place to live?

Southview is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 59th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Southview?

Median rent in Southview is $980 a month, 5% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $126,000, 35% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Southview?

The closest rated public schools are J Kawas Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 Southview 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.