The Town FilesLaredo, Texas
City in Webb County · population 255,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,500
- Household income
- $63,915
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 29.9
Laredo is a city of 255,205 people in Webb County, Texas. The median home is worth $193,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 93% of Texas towns, better transit than 93% of Texas towns.
How Laredo ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Laredo is worth $193,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $63,915, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,030 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Laredo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,030 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,915 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Laredo
| People | Laredo | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Laredo
July highs average 100.3°F and January lows 46.8°F. About 19.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 178 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Laredo since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 14, 2006.
Severe weather in Webb County since 1996
Webb County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Webb County
Webb County had 107,433 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,378 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Laredo itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Laredo
82 public schools with 62,767 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED H S | 9-12 | 3,567 | 16.2 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON | 9-12 | 3,271 | 16.4 |
| UNITED SOUTH H S | 9-12 | 3,252 | 17.2 |
| JOHN B ALEXANDER H S | 9-12 | 3,178 | 18.1 |
| NIXON H S | 9-12 | 2,099 | 13.8 |
| MARTIN H S | 9-12 | 1,978 | 13.6 |
| DR LEO CIGARROA H S | 8-12 | 1,438 | 12.4 |
| LAMAR MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,256 | 15.9 |
| CHRISTEN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,114 | 13.6 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,093 | 17.9 |
| JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,064 | 11.3 |
| ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,055 | 18.5 |
Towns near Laredo
- Rio Bravo, TX13.5 mi · 4,450 people · home $77,400
- El Cenizo, TX15.8 mi · 2,540 people · home $69,800
Laredo questions
Is Laredo, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Laredo scores better for retirees than 8% of Texas towns and quieter than 2%. 10.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.9).
How much does a house cost in Laredo?
The median owner-occupied home in Laredo is valued at $193,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,915, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,030 a month.
What is the weather like in Laredo?
July highs average 100.3°F and January lows 46.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Laredo get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Laredo in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)