Laredo, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Laredo.
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How much does it cost to live in Laredo?
For relocators asking how much Laredo costs: the housing index sits at 67 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $182,400 and rents near $1,001. Local median income is about $63,264 and unemployment recently ran 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 20 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 315.6 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 67U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $182,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,001U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $63,264U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 20 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 315.6per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 100°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Laredo compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 261,260City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $63,264Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year19% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 67ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year33% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $182,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year40% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,001City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year26% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 20 min20% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 315.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)46% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1771.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)43% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 100°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 48°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals14.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 21.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals35% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 365As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals36% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Laredo grew 10.3% from 236,807 in 2010 to 261,260 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Laredo expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Laredo runs 33 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 67 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $182,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,001 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Laredo?
Budget first around $1,001/month rent or $182,400 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $182,400
- Median rent $1,001/month
- Median household income $63,264
What is the job market like in Laredo?
Labor-market context for Laredo: unemployment 4.8% and median income $63,264. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $63,264
How long is the typical commute in Laredo?
Plan on roughly 20 minutes each way in Laredo. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 20 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Laredo safer than similar U.S. cities?
Laredo's FBI-derived violent rate (~315.6/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 315.6 per 100k
- Property 1771.1 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Laredo?
Laredo's climate profile: 100°F summer peaks, 48°F winter mornings, 21.3" annual rainfall, and 365 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 100°F
- Winter low 48°F
- 21.3 in rain · 365 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Laredo, Texas will find roughly 261,260 residents within city limits. Households here report a median income near $63,264; our housing-derived cost index is about 67 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs). Entry home prices around $182,400 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Summer highs near 100°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Commutes average near 20 minutes one-way, with walkability near 40/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.8% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates around 315.6 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Laredo is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Laredo with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Laredo city, 1600000US4841464) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Webb County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012907 LAREDO AFB) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10