Laredo, TX
Population 255,949 · Laredo, TX MSA. Moving to or from Laredo? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
255,949
Cost of living (RPP)
86.956
Annual avg temp
75°F
Typical home
$220,331
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $63,264 |
| Median age | 29.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $182,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,001/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.36 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 86.956 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 80.614, goods 93.757, services 59.746. Source: BEA, Laredo, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
75°F
January low
47°F
July high
100°F
Annual snow
0.1"
Annual precipitation 19.7". Station: LAREDO 2, TX US (0.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$220,331
ZHVI YoY
+2.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,330/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Laredo, TX
Total employment (MSA)
104,610
Median wage (annual)
$35,220
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,810 | $34,040 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 15,300 | $35,870 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 10,740 | $23,180 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 9,360 | $28,410 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 9,330 | $22,560 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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