Question 1

Is 78045 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78045 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 78045 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 78045?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78045 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78045. 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, 78045 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 78045?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78045 is approximately $294K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78045 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 78045 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 78045 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78045 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, 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 67/100, 78045 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 78045

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
UNITED H S	09–12	—	—	—
MATIAS DE LLANO EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TRAUTMANN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
UNITED MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
SALVADOR GARCIA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TRAUTMANN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
JULIA BIRD JONES MULLER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHARLES BORCHERS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
DR MALAKOFF EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BARBARA FASKEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
RADCLIFFE & SUE KILLAM EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SAN ISIDRO EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
JUAN ROBERTO RAMIREZ MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
ROBERTO J SANTOS EL	PK–05	—	—	—