Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Three Points, Laredo

D+

54th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Three Points is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 54th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
3,410
Median rent
$990
Median home value
$137,000
Household income
$40,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Three Points

Three Points is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 3,400 residents, homes built around 1982, a mix of owners and renters and 55% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 54th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Three Points

  • 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 Three Points

  • Higher poverty. 43% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Laredo.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.3% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.4% across Laredo.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Three Points report card

Each grade compares Three Points 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 $990, homes cost 3.4x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $40,700, 9.3% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 6.0% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    4.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    48% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    62% of homes have broadband.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

Three Points compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Average commute: 20 min6% lower than Laredo (22 min)
  • Median rent: $9904% lower than Laredo ($1,030)

Worse than Laredo

  • Homes with broadband internet: 62%25 points lower than Laredo (87%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 79%24 points higher than Laredo (55%)
  • People below the poverty line: 43%23 points higher than Laredo (21%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AD D Hachar ElementaryElementary, Laredo ISD0.5 mi
  • BLamar MiddleMiddle, Laredo ISD0.7 mi
  • ANixon High SchoolHigh, Laredo ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Three Points

Median rent in Three Points is $990 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 $137,000, 29% lower than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $894 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent4% lower than Laredo$990$1,030$1,403
Median home value29% lower than Laredo$137,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than Laredo3.4x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points higher than Laredo79%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than Laredo53%64%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Laredo11%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo198219971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$894
Mortgage payment
$750
Property tax
$144
Median rent, for comparison
$990

Based on a $137,000 home in Three Points, 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 income36% lower than Laredo$40,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Laredo9.3%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line23 points higher than Laredo43%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than Laredo4.4%22%34%
Average commute6% lower than Laredo20 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Laredo6.0%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Laredo0.9%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet25 points lower than Laredo62%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Three Points

Under 1832%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6425%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White1.8%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.0%

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. D+Independence HeightsHouston
  3. DNear NorthsideHouston

Questions about Three Points

Is Three Points a good place to live?

Three Points is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 54th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Three Points?

Median rent in Three Points is $990 a month, 4% lower than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $137,000, 29% lower than the Laredo median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Three Points?

The closest rated public schools are D D Hachar Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lamar 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Three Points 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.