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Residential streets near the Memorial Gardens of Laredo and many mom-and-pop shops
Although the Memorial Gardens of Laredo is Las Polkas' most notable feature, its surrounding residential streets are still very much alive. Mom-and-pop shops seem to be on every corner, but proximity to Interstate 35 allows locals access to all the diverse dining, shopping and attractions this small border city offers. Las Polkas sits between East Saunders Street and Clark Boulevard and is framed by small mercados, local restaurants and food trucks that belong to the San Bernardo district. Its location along the Mexico border places the city in the path of Monarch Butterflies migrating south. It also means the Rio Grande River and the Puente Internacional Numero ll Juarez-Lincoln Nuevo Laredo checkpoint aren't far away.
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Ranch style homes are common throughout the Las Polkas area.
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Las Polkas is home to small mercados and local food trucks and surrounded by big-box retail
Las Polkas is filled with family-owned meat markets, bakeries and authentic Mexican restaurants, like Taqueria Martinez Restaurant. The no-frills establishment serves up oversized enchiladas and steaming chili con queso. Butcher shop Pronto's Meat Market has a variety of cuts, along with other cooking necessities. Pano's Bakery, a family-owned favorite on East Lyon Street, is known for sweet bread and other pastries. On East Saunders Street, local and chain restaurants, including Taco Palenque, are located near the hospital and airport. "Mex-Mart is also on Saunders," says Ana Reyna Arzate, Marketing Coordinator for the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau and 20-year resident of Laredo. "If you like coffee or tacos, that's a good spot." Mex-Mart provides meat, snacks, other pantry items and a self-serve salsa bar. Residents have H-E-B and Sam's Club just down the road. Downtown Laredo 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.
Las Polkas is conveniently located near major retailers such as Target.
Hacienda Arandas located in Las Polkas most popular dish is enchiladas and taco plate.
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State Park and lake, a 22-mile greenbelt and ample recreation centers
Several sports fields, recreation facilities and pocket parks are situated between the streets in Las Polkas, such as Ochoa Park and Margarito Benavides Recreation Center. The facility offers a modest gymnasium with a basketball court and weight machines. The City of Laredo, in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Partnership Program, has pledged over $7 million to improve Zacate Creek. The 10-mile stretch of green space extends to the Rio Grande and includes several small parks and a skate park. The project aims to restore the amphitheater, forge new walking trails and create a visitor center with rentable kayaks and bikes, mimicking the outdoor recreation at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park near Laredo International Airport. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes at the lake. The park offers several playgrounds and various sports fields and courts.
Residents of Las Polkas frequent the nearby Ochoa Park for it's basketball courts and trails.
Las Polkas is conveniently located near Casa Blanca Lake State park.
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Most residents are renters of older, established homes
Las Polkas' narrow streets are laid out in a grid patter. The homes, built predominantly between 1955 and 1995, are mission- and ranch-style. "Las Polkas is one of the oldest parts of the whole city," Arzate says. "There are a lot of older homes, and most people in that area are renting." One-story, single-family dwellings often provide three to four bedrooms and are under 2,000 square feet. Some have been recently renovated, while others may need repairs and upgrades. Porches, patios and cabanas are common, along with wrought-iron security bars and front lawns framed by chain link or iron fences. Interested homebuyers can expect prices between $180,000 and $250,000. There are also several multifamily residences, such as apartment buildings and multiple homes that share one lot. Those can cost upward of $500,000 to $600,000.
Laredo ISD includes the VMT School of Communications and Fine Arts
Students in the Laredo Independent School District can attend Milton Elementary and Memorial Middle Schools, which share a C score from Niche. Nixon High School earns a B-minus and sits between Ochoa Park and the VMT Performing Arts Center in Las Polkas. Qualifying students from three of Laredo's public high schools can attend Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. Programs 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.
Locals and visitors flock to unique Laredo festivals
The city organizes many free annual events, including the Laredo Birding Festival, a yearly tradition held every February. Various colorful birds flock to Las Polkas in warmer months, as the city is a significant part of the migration corridor. Downtown Laredo transforms for several popular festivals, including the annual Jamboozie, a music festival held in March. The Laredo International Sister Cities Festival is held every July and takes over the Sames Auto Arena. The event hosts artisans from all over Mexico who specialize in hand-made jewelry, clothing, and other goods. It's a festival celebrated for 20 years, Arzate says. "Within those three days, we see about 20,000 people attending." Arguably, Laredo's most prominent event is the George Washington Birthday Celebration. "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 100-year tradition features various events, a jalapeno festival and a carnival over the course of a month.
Getting in and around Las Polkas
Las Polkas is somewhat walkable, but sidewalks aren't consistent. Most residents travel by car or El Metro Transit, 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. Residents are 2 miles from downtown Laredo. For immediate healthcare needs, the highly rated Laredo Medical Center neighbors the Laredo International Airport. Passenger services are only available for select destinations through Allegiant, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
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Transit
Airport
Laredo International
8 min drive
Las Polkas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Las Polkas, Laredo sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Las Polkas, Laredo over the last 12 months is $736,330.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,539
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,999
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
65.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
58%
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®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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