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Laredo, Texas · ZIP 78040

Laredo — ZIP 78040

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Laredo (78040) scores 72/100 — Good for Laredo. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $137K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100
Typical home value$137K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$137K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,071

Violent Crime

869

Property Crime

3,202

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Webb County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
HEIGHTS ELPK–05508
62%
67%
J C MARTIN JR ELPK–05435
52%
52%
MARTIN H S09–121,975
49%
31%
LEYENDECKER ELPK–05406
41%
45%
MEMORIAL MIDDLE06–08679
37%
45%
BRUNI ELPK–05441
37%
42%
TARVER ELPK–05421
37%
62%
DOVALINA ELPK–05399
37%
47%
DON JOSE GALLEGOPK–05557
34%
43%
H B ZACHRY ELPK–05562
32%
55%
DAICHES ELPK–05405
27%
37%
CHRISTEN MIDDLE06–081,115
25%
37%
MACDONELL ELPK–05426
17%
37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,115

Median Income

$36K

Homeownership

38%

Median Age

30.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78040 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78040 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78040 is approximately $137K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78040 in Laredo has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.