Here's what it costs to live in Laredo, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,500. Households earn a median of $63,915 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 71. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,915
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$193,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$956
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$962
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,161
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,499
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
257,619
Latest estimate
Median Age
29.9 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
71.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$959
Per month
Avg Home Value
$160,500
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
27.6
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
72.7%
What is the cost of living index for Laredo?
The cost of living index for Laredo is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Laredo?
The median gross rent in Laredo is $1,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Laredo?
The median household income in Laredo is $63,915 per year.
What is the median home value in Laredo?
The median home value in Laredo is $193,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Laredo?
Laredo has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 71.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Laredo?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
