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Crime in Laredo summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Laredo. Key points include:
There were 4,729 total crimes in Laredo in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Laredo is 1,830.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Laredo is 365.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Laredo is 1,464.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Laredo is -13.61% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Laredo Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Laredo / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,729 | 1,830.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 945 | 365.8 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 2.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 126 | 48.8 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 690 | 267.1 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,784 | 1,464.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 515 | 199.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,843 | 1,100.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 426 | 164.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Laredo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Laredo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Laredo is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Laredo is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Laredo is $220,330.
The median income in Laredo is $63,915.
Laredo's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Laredo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Laredo | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Laredo, TX Weather
The average high in Laredo is 85.3° and the average low is 62.7°.
There are 31.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 19.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Laredo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 62.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 19.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
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Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Laredo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Laredo
The current population in Laredo is 257,619. The population has increased 13.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 257,619 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 255,949 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 255,293 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 254,697 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 260,571 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 259,151 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 257,575 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 255,305 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 251,671 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 248,855 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 245,048 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 240,524 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 236,063 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 231,523 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 226,229 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Laredo
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Laredo is:
3.4% White with 8,876 White residents.
0.5% African American with 1,177 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 114 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 1,339 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 614 Other residents.
0.2% Two Or More with 585 Two Or More residents.
95.1% Hispanic with 244,911 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Laredo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 95.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Laredo
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Laredo is 50.4% female with 129,954 female residents.
Laredo is 49.6% male with 127,665 male residents.
| Gender | Laredo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Laredo for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Laredo completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Laredo completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Laredo completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Laredo completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Laredo completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Laredo completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Laredo completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Laredo completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Laredo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Laredo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Laredo, Texas
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5.8% of households in Laredo earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Laredo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Laredo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Laredo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Laredo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Laredo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Laredo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Laredo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Laredo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Laredo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Laredo | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
