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Laredo, Texas

city · Webb County

At a glance

257,619
Population
$193,500
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$223,127
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,030/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$63,915
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
21.6 min
Average commute
87.4%
Homes with broadband
55.47%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost29% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates71.7%
College graduates22%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Laredo Development Corporation
Laredo Economic Development Corporation (formerly LDF) is a private non-profit corporation dedicated to the economic and industrial development of Laredo, Texas. LEDC provides community data and economic indicators for business prospects and investors, site selection services, assistance with and screening for incentives from the City, County, and State, and research information requested by clients.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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