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Laredo
  • City in Texas
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Laredo

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Laredo is a city in Texas with a population of 254,697. Laredo is in Webb County. Living in Laredo offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Laredo there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Laredo and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Laredo are above average.
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    Population
    254,697
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $147,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $902
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Laredo Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      222.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      149.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      957.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      81.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      30%
      11%
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    Working in Laredo

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,603
    National
    $69,021
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