Neighborhood in Laredo, Webb County

Living in Winfield, Laredo

A-

6th of 61areas in Laredo
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Laredo overall: B-

Winfield is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 10,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
10,100
Median rent
$2,140
Median home value
$287,000
Household income
$100,700
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Winfield

Winfield is a neighborhood in Laredo with about 10,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 51% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 61 areas in Laredo, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Winfield

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $100,700, 58% higher 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Winfield

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,140, 108% higher than the Laredo median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Winfield report card

Each grade compares Winfield 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 $2,140, homes cost 2.8x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $100,700, 3.4% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    93 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.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 18 min, 7.8% work from home.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    24% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

Winfield compared with Laredo

Better than Laredo

  • Median household income: $100,70058% higher than Laredo ($63,915)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%22 points higher than Laredo (64%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%18 points lower than Laredo (55%)

Worse than Laredo

  • Median rent: $2,140108% higher than Laredo ($1,030)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Laredo (2.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACharles Borchers ElementaryElementary, United ISD0.2 mi
  • BElias Herrera MiddleMiddle, United ISD1.4 mi
  • AJohn B Alexander High SchoolHigh, United ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Winfield

Median rent in Winfield is $2,140 a month, 108% higher than the Laredo median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $287,000, 48% higher than the Laredo median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,023 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLaredoTexas
Median rent108% higher than Laredo$2,140$1,030$1,403
Median home value48% higher than Laredo$287,000$193,500$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Laredo2.8x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Laredo37%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Laredo86%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Laredo8.1%7.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Laredo200719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,023
Mortgage payment
$1,571
Property tax
$452
Median rent, for comparison
$2,140

Based on a $287,000 home in Winfield, 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 income58% higher than Laredo$100,700$63,915$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Laredo3.4%5.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than Laredo3.1%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than Laredo39%22%34%
Average commute15% lower than Laredo18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Laredo7.8%5.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Laredo0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Laredo89%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Winfield

Under 1830%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6438%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White3.1%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black3.6%
Asian1.7%
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. 7A-PlantationMedian rent $1,600
  7. 8B+Del MarMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9B+San Isidro RanchMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Indian Ridge EastEl Paso
  2. B+River OaksPasadena
  3. A-Central McAllenMcAllen

Questions about Winfield

Is Winfield a good place to live?

Winfield is a neighborhood in Laredo, TX, home to about 10,100 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 61 areas we score in Laredo. It does best on schools and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Winfield?

Median rent in Winfield is $2,140 a month, 108% higher than the Laredo median. The median home is worth $287,000, 48% higher than the Laredo median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Laredo.

What schools serve Winfield?

The closest rated public schools are Charles Borchers Elementary (elementary, rated A), Elias Herrera Middle (middle, rated B) and John B Alexander 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 Winfield 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.