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Laredo, TX — ZIP 78041

Population: 46,550 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78041 (Laredo, TX) is $248,323 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,110/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, heat wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,323

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,323
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+37.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2023)
$251,215
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$267,000
Median list price
$239,950
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-22.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
104
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,110/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$949/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$955/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS CENTRAL TEXAS, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS, LAREDO ISD
Schools include
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO NORTH, HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO, HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - LAREDO, HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO, FARIAS EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, hail, hurricane, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
131
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Highest AQI recorded (year)
121

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,953
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,861

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Laredo International Airport (LRD) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Laredo International Airport (LRD) (0 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,247 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
11.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,208
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,254
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,340

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78041State medianUS median
Typical home value$248,323$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$267,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,110/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,208$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78041?
$248,323.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78041?
$267,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78041?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78041?
Typical rent: $1,110/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78041?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, hail, hurricane, ice storm.
Is ZIP 78041 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78041. 131 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78041?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78041?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78041?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78041?
18 schools (12 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78041 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78041?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78041?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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