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Side-by-side: Laredo, TX vs Fort Worth, TX
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Laredo, TX | Fort Worth, TX | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,949 | 941,311 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $63,264 | $76,602 | $78,538 | 19% below national average |
| Median home value | $182,400 | $277,300 | $303,400 | 40% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Median rent | $1,001 | $1,412 | $1,348 | 26% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Housing cost index | 67 | 98 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 20 min | 26 min | 25 min | 20% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Violent crime rate | 315.6 / 100k | 444.5 / 100k | 602.7 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Property crime rate | 1771.1 / 100k | 2688.4 / 100k | 3084.9 / 100k | Citywide rate — inspect neighborhood / block data |
| Sunny days | 365 days | 288 days | 266 days | 37% above national average · relatively higher |
| Summer high | 100°F | 94°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 48°F | 37°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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