Laredo, Texas · ZIP 78046

Laredo — ZIP 78046

Laredo (78046) scores 73/100 — Good for Laredo. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $195K.

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 index65/100

Avg math proficiency44%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby19

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$195K

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

$195K

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
J KAWAS EL	PK–05	363	98%	98%
KENNEDY ZAPATA EL	PK–05	336	57%	57%
UNITED SOUTH H S	09–12	3,252	51%	43%
RODOLFO C CENTENO EL	PK–05	824	51%	53%
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT EL	PK–05	612	46%	59%
LOS OBISPOS MIDDLE	06–08	620	45%	46%
PRADA EL	PK–05	788	43%	52%
VETERANS MEMORIAL EL	PK–05	815	42%	53%
ANTONIO GONZALEZ MIDDLE	06–08	664	42%	49%
BONNIE L GARCIA EL	PK–05	631	42%	49%
JUDITH ZAFFIRINI EL	PK–05	618	40%	48%
LYNDON B JOHNSON	09–12	3,240	39%	37%
DR LEO CIGARROA H S	09–12	1,379	37%	24%
JOHN W ARNDT EL	PK–05	766	37%	49%
LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA MIDDLE	06–08	757	36%	42%
SALINAS EL	PK–05	854	35%	46%
JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE	06–08	1,053	27%	38%
LIGARDE EL	PK–05	571	26%	42%
RICARDO MOLINA MIDDLE	06–08	769	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

71,965

Median Income

$56K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

26 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78046 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 78046 has a school score of 65/100. 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 78046 is approximately $195K. 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 78046 in Laredo has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. 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.