Concord Hills: Park-Centered Living on Laredo’s South Side

About Concord Hills

The quickest way to get a feel for Concord Hills is to start at Concord Hills Park, the pocket green space that sits right at the neighborhood’s edge and quietly sets the tone for the area. On most afternoons you’ll see neighbors cutting through on foot toward Las Misiones Park or Summer Park nearby, with the bigger weekend energy pulling people toward Independence Hills Regional Park and the UISD Stadium complex just down the way. It’s a part of south Laredo where daily routines tend to orbit around parks, school pickup lines, and a handful of dependable coffee stops.

Concord Hills fits into the 78046 side of town where the community skews young, with a median age of 26 across the ZIP area. That youth shows up in the pace of the neighborhood: early morning commutes, after-school practice schedules, and active evenings at facilities like the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center and the Bill Johnson Student Activity Center. The area’s cultural identity is also clear, with the ZIP’s population reflecting a strongly Hispanic community at 97.3%, which often translates into a close-knit, family-forward feel and familiar local rhythms.

Housing here is generally approachable by Laredo standards, and the typical homeowner is building stability rather than chasing constant turnover. With a median home value of $150,600 and a homeownership rate around 79.4% in the neighborhood data, Concord Hills reads as a place where residents tend to stay, know their nearby parks by name, and recognize cars in the driveways. The streetscape is more about practical, lived-in comfort than showy curb appeal, and the day-to-day conveniences in this pocket of south Laredo keep errands simple.

Schools are a big part of why the area feels anchored. Concord Hills sits within Laredo ISD for district identity, and within a short drive you’ll find multiple A-rated elementary campuses including Santo Nino EL, H B Zachry EL, D D Hachar EL, and J Kawas EL. High school options close by include Nixon H S and Martin H S, both also carrying A ratings, while UNITED South H S is nearby as well.

Concord Hills tends to attract residents who want parks within minutes, quick access to everyday shopping like H-E-B and Walmart Supercenter, and a neighborhood where evenings are built around practice fields, library trips, and coffee runs rather than long cross-town drives.

Living in Concord Hills: Everyday Routines, Parks, and Practical Convenience

Life in Concord Hills feels organized around short, repeatable trips: a quick walk over to Concord Hills Park, a few minutes to Las Misiones Park or Summer Park, and then the regular loop of school, groceries, and workouts that never asks you to travel far. Because the neighborhood sits in ZIP 78046, it shares in a south Laredo pattern where most people drive for commuting and errands, and in the surrounding ZIP area 83.2% of residents drive alone to work. Even with a car-first routine, the neighborhood’s proximity to multiple parks makes it easy to build small walks into the day.

Housing costs are one of the reasons buyers keep Concord Hills on their shortlist. The median home value of $150,600 in the ZIP area gives many shoppers a realistic path to homeownership, and the broader owner-occupied picture supports that stability with 74.8% owner-occupied housing in the ZIP’s 20,080 housing units. That stability shows up in how the neighborhood feels after work hours: fewer short-term patterns, more residents who know the schedules at nearby rec centers and the best time to beat the rush at the grocery store.

For outdoor time, you’re surrounded by options that each feel a little different. Independence Hills Regional Park is the kind of place that can take a whole Saturday morning, while Century City Park and George Washington Park are easy to fit in between errands. If you want something more structured, the nearby James & Ma. Luisa Haynes Recreation Center and the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex pull in everyone from kids in organized sports to adults looking for a consistent place to move. For a more specialized routine, Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo, Laredo Boxing Club, and the George Pappas Tennis Center give the area a real training culture rather than just casual fitness.

Coffee and quick bites are part of the neighborhood’s daily cadence. Cafecito First is close enough for an easy morning stop, Sweet Crepes & Coffee works well for a late-afternoon treat, and Dosis Coffee is there when you want to make it a longer outing. When it’s time to stock the fridge, Walmart Supercenter sits about 2.2 miles away, and H-E-B is just a little farther, making weeknight grocery runs straightforward.

School choices are a constant conversation here, and Concord Hills benefits from being close to a deep bench of A-rated campuses. Families often weigh nearby Laredo ISD elementaries like Santo Nino EL, H B Zachry EL, and Daiches EL, while high school planning can include Nixon H S or Martin H S, both rated A. That mix of parks, rec facilities, and strong nearby school options shapes the neighborhood’s rhythm: busy weekdays, active evenings, and weekends that usually start outdoors before ending with a grocery run and a coffee stop.

Things to Do Near Concord Hills

Concord Hills’ biggest day-to-day advantage is how quickly you can plug into parks and recreation without overplanning. Concord Hills Park is close enough for an after-dinner lap, while Las Misiones Park and Summer Park are the easy “meet you there in five minutes” options for families. When you want more room, Independence Hills Regional Park and Century City Park give you the larger-park feel that works for longer weekend outings.

For workouts and organized activities, the neighborhood sits near some of south Laredo’s most used facilities, including the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center and the UISD Stadium area with the Bill Johnson Student Activity Center and Independence Pool. Errands are simple with Walmart Supercenter around 2.2 miles away and H-E-B close by, and the coffee scene is genuinely convenient with Cafecito First, Sweet Crepes & Coffee, Rise & Grind Cafe, and Dosis Coffee all within a short drive.

Neighborhoods Near Concord Hills

Concord Hills is surrounded by established south-side pockets that make it easy to stay close to home while still having variety nearby. Freedom Park and Las Misiones sit close, and their proximity to parks like Las Misiones Park makes the whole area feel interconnected for evening walks and weekend playtime. Independence Hills is right up the road, and the presence of Independence Hills Regional Park gives that neighboring area a larger recreation footprint.

To the east and north, Century City and Parkview at Century City add to the nearby shopping-and-parks loop, while Los Presidentes and Los Presidentes East help define the broader residential fabric around this part of 78046. Lago Del Valle, Copper Creek, El Rancho, and George Washington round out the immediate options for buyers comparing how close they want to be to the same park network, schools, and the retail run toward H-E-B and Walmart Supercenter.

Local Resources Near Concord Hills

For families, the most immediate day-to-day resource is the school network. Concord Hills is tied to Laredo ISD for district identity, and nearby Laredo ISD campuses like Santo Nino EL, H B Zachry EL, and D D Hachar EL give families multiple A-rated elementary options within a short drive. For high school, Nixon H S and Martin H S are both nearby and rated A, which matters for long-term planning in a neighborhood where many households are putting down roots.

Civic services are also within reach when you need to handle paperwork or city business. City of Laredo City Hall Annex is closer for certain needs, while City of Laredo - Government and City of Laredo Community Development are a few miles away. County services like the County Clerk and Webb-County courthouse are also available nearby.

For public spaces beyond parks, the Sophie Christen McKendrick Francisco Ochoa Fernando A. Salinas Branch Library offers a nearby place for study time and children’s reading routines, and the City of Laredo - Parks & Recreation Department helps tie together the broader network of neighborhood parks and facilities residents use throughout the week.

Frequently Asked Questions About Concord Hills

Is Concord Hills a good place to live?

Concord Hills works well for buyers who want a park-forward routine and a neighborhood that feels settled. With a median home value of $150,600 in the 78046 area and a 79.4% homeownership rate in the neighborhood data, it reads as a place where people tend to stay and build community. Daily life is anchored by nearby green space like Concord Hills Park and bigger outings at Independence Hills Regional Park, plus easy errands to Walmart Supercenter and H-E-B. The area also skews young, with a median age of 26, which often shows up in active evenings at nearby pools, gyms, and sports facilities.

Is Concord Hills safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided for Concord Hills, so it’s best to evaluate safety the way locals do: by block, by lighting, and by the level of neighborhood activity. In practice, Concord Hills benefits from steady owner occupancy, with 79.4% homeownership in the neighborhood data, which often correlates with neighbors paying attention to what’s happening on the street. You’re also near City of Laredo City Hall Annex and the Laredo Police Department is available in the broader area, which can matter for response and community outreach. When you tour, visit at dusk and on a weekend to see how the parks and streets feel when residents are out.

How are the schools in Concord Hills?

Concord Hills is associated with Laredo ISD, and it also sits close to several highly rated campuses across the south side. Nearby Laredo ISD elementary options include Santo Nino EL, H B Zachry EL, D D Hachar EL, J Kawas EL, and Daiches EL, all rated A and within a short drive. For high school, Nixon H S and Martin H S are both nearby and rated A as well. You’re also close to UNITED South H S in UNITED ISD, another A-rated high school option in the area, which can be relevant for families comparing programs and boundaries.

What is the cost of living in Concord Hills?

Concord Hills sits in an area where day-to-day costs typically run below the national norm. Using the regional price parity style cost-of-living indices where 100 equals the US average, the all-items index is 87.0, meaning overall costs are lower than average. Housing is the standout, with a housing index of 59.7, while goods come in at 93.8 and utilities at 80.6, both also below 100. Property taxes are a meaningful piece of the monthly budget. The City of Laredo property tax rate is $0.5061 per $100 of valuation, Webb County’s rate is $0.3825 per $100, and the Laredo ISD tax rate is $1.1568 per $100. Put together, the combined estimated property tax rate is $2.0454 per $100 valuation. Even with that combined rate, many households weigh the overall lower cost environment against ownership goals, especially since Texas has no state income tax.

Is Concord Hills good for families?

Concord Hills is set up for family routines because so much of what families use is close and repeatable. Concord Hills Park is right there for quick outdoor time, and you can rotate through Las Misiones Park, Summer Park, and Independence Hills Regional Park when kids need more space. School choices nearby are strong on paper, with multiple A-rated elementary campuses like Santo Nino EL and H B Zachry EL, plus A-rated high schools including Nixon H S and Martin H S within a few miles. The area’s age profile also leans young, with a median age of 26 in the ZIP area, which often means plenty of other households in similar life stages.

What is Concord Hills known for?

Concord Hills is known locally for being tucked into the park-and-recreation web on Laredo’s south side, where a quick trip can turn into an evening at the pools or fields. Concord Hills Park gives the neighborhood its most recognizable landmark, and the nearby cluster of facilities around UISD Stadium, the Bill Johnson Student Activity Center, and the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center reinforces an active, sports-oriented identity. It’s also part of ZIP 78046, an area with a strongly Hispanic cultural footprint at 97.3%, which tends to shape community events, school involvement, and the everyday feel of neighbors looking out for each other.

What are things to do near Concord Hills?

Most days near Concord Hills start outdoors or with a coffee stop. You can take a quick walk at Concord Hills Park, then expand the loop to Las Misiones Park, Summer Park, or head to Independence Hills Regional Park when you want more room. For workouts, residents use the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center, Independence Pool, and training spots like Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo or Laredo Boxing Club. Coffee runs are easy with Cafecito First and Sweet Crepes & Coffee close by, plus Rise & Grind Cafe and Dosis Coffee a bit farther out. Errands and weekend stocking-up usually mean Walmart Supercenter or H-E-B nearby.

What ZIP code is Concord Hills in?

Concord Hills is in ZIP code 78046 in Laredo, Texas.

Interested in Concord Hills?

If you’re considering Concord Hills, a local agent can help you compare nearby pockets like Las Misiones, Independence Hills, and Century City while keeping school options and commute patterns in mind. Reach out for current listings and a realistic look at what homes are selling for in 78046.