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TX area data

Laredo, TX

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Laredo.

Population: 82,479 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Laredo, TX is $192,978 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,110/month. 31 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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$192,978

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$192,978
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
-0.3%
10-year appreciation
+29.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2023)
$202,460
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
$201,000
Median list price
$202,475
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-11.3%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
145
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
32

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
31
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
LAREDO ISD, TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS CENTRAL TEXAS, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SOUTH TEXAS
Schools include
BRUNI EL, DON JOSE GALLEGO, CHRISTEN MIDDLE, DAICHES EL, H B ZACHRY 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 (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
156
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
21.8 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
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,823
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,341

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 a typical ZIP here
1
Hospitals include
LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER, 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
1988
Housing built before 1970
20.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,313
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

LaredoState medianUS median
Typical home value$192,978$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$201,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,110/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,313$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 Laredo, TX?
$192,978.
What is the median sale price in Laredo, TX?
$201,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Laredo, TX?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Laredo, TX?
Typical rent: $1,110/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Laredo, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, hail, hurricane, ice storm.
Is Laredo, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 156 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 Laredo, TX?
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 Laredo, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laredo, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Laredo, TX?
31 schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Laredo, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Laredo, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laredo, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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