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Las Lomas

Las Lomas

$196,787 Average Value
$237 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Mexico border city expanding along the Rio Grande River

Laredo is expanding along the Rio Grande River, giving Las Lomas – one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city – more amenities and resources. The community sits between East Saunders Street and Clark Boulevard and is framed by several small shopping centers. A main draw of Las Lomas is its proximity to the San Bernardo district's small shops, local restaurants and food trucks. Its location near the Mexico border means residents can enjoy the Rio Grande River and convenient access to the Puente Internacional Numero ll Juarez-Lincoln Nuevo Laredo checkpoint.
Las Lomas neighborhood is known by locals for it's hilly landscape.
Las Lomas neighborhood is known by locals for it's hilly landscape.
Las Flores Restaurant located in Las Lomas most popular dish is Mexican style enchiladas.
Las Flores Restaurant located in Las Lomas most popular dish is Mexican style enchiladas.
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Mostly renters call this Laredo neighborhood home

Along grid-patterned streets that alternate between flat and hilly are cramped lots accented by large oaks, towering palm trees and weeping willows. Sidewalks are inconsistent and as narrow as Las Lomas' roads. There is street parking, although most properties have driveways and carports. Homes were primarily built between 1955 and 1995. They vary from one-story, three-to-four-bedroom residences to multifamily apartment buildings or several units packed on one lot. According to Ana Reyna Arzate, Marketing Coordinator for the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau and 20-year resident of Laredo, Las Lomas is one of the oldest parts of the whole city. Most residents living in these established homes are renters. Las Lomas mainly consists of rental properties as the rental investment business becomes more mainstream. Porches, patios and cabanas are common, along with wrought-iron security bars and front lawns framed by chain-link or iron fences. Some have been recently renovated, while others may need repairs and upgrades. Some properties are under 1,000 or over 4,500 square feet, but most are between 1,300 and 2,500. Interested homebuyers can expect prices to range from $180,000 to $250,000.
Two story new traditional style homes are located along Clark Blvd in Las Lomas.
Two story new traditional style homes are located along Clark Blvd in Las Lomas.
Las Lomas offers a variety of one and two story colonial style homes.
Las Lomas offers a variety of one and two story colonial style homes.
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Small mom-and-pops include Mex-Mart

On East Saunders Street, local and chain restaurants, including Taco Palenque, are located near the hospital and airport. "Mex-Mart is also on Saunders," Arzate says. "It's a good spot for coffee and tacos, if that's your thing." Mex-Mart provides meat, snacks, other pantry items and a self-serve salsa bar. An H-E-B is also right on Saunders. Downtown Loredo is 2 miles south and has an assortment of big-box retailers and boutiques at the Laredo Urban Mall. More local eats can be found up and down San Bernardo Avenue, just 1 mile away. Additional options for upscale restaurants and entertainment are located 4 miles north at Plaza De Laredo. The shopping mall also has plenty of department stores and large grocery chains.
Suadero Tacos located in Las Lomas is known by locals for it's authentic Mexican style tacos.
Suadero Tacos located in Las Lomas is known by locals for it's authentic Mexican style tacos.
Ruiz Custom Meats located in Las Lomas has a variety of fresh meat and produce.
Ruiz Custom Meats located in Las Lomas has a variety of fresh meat and produce.
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Laredo ISD students can attend VMT School of Communications and Fine Art

Students in the Laredo Independent School District can attend Don Jose Gallego Elementary School and Memorial Middle School, which earn B-minus and C scores from Niche, respectively. Nixon High School earns a B-minus and sits between Ochoa Park and the Vidal M. Trevino Performing Arts Center. Qualifying students from three of Laredo's public high schools can participate in the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts program, which is half a day. Disciplines include Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts and Communications. Laredo ISD Performing Arts Center hosts student-led Broadway plays like "West Side Story" and "The King and I". Private education options include Los Pepitos Schoolhouse for prekindergarten through fifth grade and St. Augustine for kindergarten through 12th grade. Prospective graduates wanting to study closer to home can attend Laredo Community College, ranked the fourth-best community college in the state, and Texas A&M International University.

Outdoor recreation is within 5 miles of Las Lomas

Other than a small pocket park and community pool on East Prince and Plum Streets, the neighborhood has few notable green spaces. However, several recreation options are within a short walk, metro ride or drive. The 10-mile-long Zacate Creek stretches to the Rio Grande and connects residents to several other parks and trails. In April of 2024, the City of Laredo, along with the Outdoor Recreation Partnership Program, was granted over $7 million to cover the creation of a visitor center, new trails and gardens. Residents can also reach Lake Casa Blanca State International State Park within 4 miles. The park offers several playgrounds and various sports fields and courts. Local fitness enthusiasts can also attend the two-story Haynes Health & Wellness Center to use the tennis and basketball courts, an indoor walking trail and a pool with a lazy river.
Albert Ochoa Park located in Las Lomas has a soccer playing field, playground and trails.
Albert Ochoa Park located in Las Lomas has a soccer playing field, playground and trails.
Las Lomas is conveniently located near multiple parks with playgrounds and trails.
Las Lomas is conveniently located near multiple parks with playgrounds and trails.
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Laredo attracts big crowds to its small city community

The city organizes a variety of free annual events, such as the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival, which takes over the Sames Auto Arena every July. The mercado hosts artisans from all over Mexico who specialize in hand-made jewelry, clothing, and other goods. Arzate says the festival has been celebrated for 20 years, and during those three days, the city sees about 20,000 attendees. The Laredo Birding Festival is a yearly tradition held every February. Then there's the George Washington Birthday Celebration is unique to Laredo tradition. "We are a part of the United States, and we are proud of it," Arzate says. "We want to have a way to celebrate that in Laredo." The festival is over 100 years old, Over the course of a month, it features various events, a jalapeno festival and a monthlong carnival.

Getting in and around Las Lomas

Las Lomas is somewhat walkable, but most residents drive or use the El Metro Transit to get downtown, with bus stops on every other street. Interstate 35 is directly west, allowing access to the rest of the region, including the Puente Internacional Numero ll Juarez-Lincoln Nuevo Laredo checkpoint to enter Mexico. Guadalupe Street is a few blocks away from the neighborhood's southern boundary. For immediate healthcare needs, the highly rated Laredo Medical Center neighbors the Laredo International Airport. Passenger service is only available for select destinations.

Houses of Worship

Several Catholic churches call Las Lomas home, along with a few Lutheran and Methodist.
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Transit

Airport

Laredo International

8 min drive

Las Lomas Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$384,495
Median Sale Price
$384,495
Median Single Family Sale Price
$409,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
232
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1969
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,391
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
971
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
6,676
Median Age
34
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$35,765
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,821

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
56.6%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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