Question 1

Is 78041 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78041 in Laredo has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Laredo city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 78041 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78041?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78041 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78041. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78041 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Laredo. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78041?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78041 is approximately $247K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78041 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78041 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78041 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78041 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Laredo. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 78041 scores similarly to the middle tier of Laredo neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Laredo — ZIP 78041

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO	06–08	—	—	—
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - LAREDO	KG–05	—	—	—
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO	09–12	—	—	—
FARIAS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PIERCE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SANTA MARIA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
HECTOR J GARCIA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
AMPARO GUTIERREZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CLARK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
NYE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
KAZEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
NEWMAN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FINLEY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S	09–12	—	—	—
CLARK MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HENRY CUELLAR EL	PK–05	—	—	—