Living in Laredo, TX
Laredo is the 85th-largest city in the US, home to about 270,000 people in 2025. It has grown 5.6% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run well below the national average (87.0 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 269,515+5.6% since 2020
- Median home value
- $193,5003.0 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,030/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $63,915median, per year
- Price level
- 87.0US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 68° / 100°lows 47° / 77°
- Average commute
- 22 min6% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Webb County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 413 ft
Metro area: Laredo, TX
Cost of living in Laredo
The median home in Laredo is worth $193,500 and the median household earns $63,915 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.0 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,030 a month, about 19% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Laredo, TX metro area at 87.0, with housing at 59.7 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $65,200 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Laredo weather
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 100°F in July, and January nights average 47°F. It gets 20 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 178 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to March.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Laredo
People and work
The median resident is 29.9 years old, and 22% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 64% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 22 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 29.930th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 64%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,471109.1 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.4%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 20.9%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1997median year
Who moves to Laredo, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Antonio (Bexar County), Houston (Harris County) and Dallas (Dallas County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to San Antonio (Bexar County), Houston (Harris County) and McAllen (Hidalgo County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA rating for Webb County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: heat wave, cold wave.
Home prices
+2.2% in a year
Up 34% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Laredo, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
50% good days
5 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Laredo, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Laredo
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Laredo College 4 miles
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Airports near Laredo
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo International Airport LRD | 2 mi | 172,726 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Laredo
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M International University | 3 mi | 6,667 | $336 | 49% |
| Laredo College | 4 mi | 5,818 | $3,157 | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Pros and cons of living in Laredo
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.0 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 13% below the US average (BEA).
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 68°F.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 178 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near Laredo
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TX | 112 mi | 110,700 | $189,600 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Mission, TX | 113 mi | 88,992 | $175,700 | 85.9 | Compare |
| McAllen, TX | 121 mi | 150,640 | $190,400 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Pharr, TX | 124 mi | 80,830 | $121,900 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 126 mi | 317,247 | $210,400 | 92.7 | Compare |
| San Antonio, TX | 144 mi | 1,548,422 | $235,700 | 94.7 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, a growing population, no state income tax on wages, short commutes; the trade-offs are 178 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Laredo side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Laredo?
The Census Bureau estimates Laredo had 269,515 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 255,212 in April 2020 (+5.6%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Laredo?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $65,200 in the Laredo area. The median household here earns $63,915.
When is the best time to visit Laredo?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, November to March are the most comfortable months. July averages 100°F and January 68°F for daytime highs.
What county is Laredo in?
Laredo is in Webb County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Laredo in?
Laredo is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Laredo?
About 413 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Laredo. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Laredo, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Laredo 2, TX station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.