Las Lomas: Everyday Laredo With Schools Close to Home

About Las Lomas

Las Lomas feels like the kind of Laredo neighborhood where errands and school drop-offs naturally fit into the same loop. Within a short drive, you’re passing familiar names that anchor daily life here, like Don Jose Gallego Elementary and Tarver EL, both about half a mile away, and Nixon H S just a bit farther at roughly 0.6 miles. That closeness gives the area a steady weekday rhythm, with mornings oriented around Laredo ISD campuses and afternoons pulling families back toward the neighborhood streets.

What makes Las Lomas easy to recognize in the broader 78040/78043 side of town is how quickly it connects to the places people actually use. Grocery runs tend to default to nearby staples like H-E-B, with one location around 0.8 miles away and another about 1.3 miles out, and La Michoacana Supermarket about 0.6 miles away when you need quick ingredients without turning it into a big trip. Coffee stops show up in the same practical way; Mana Kitchen sits around 0.6 miles from the neighborhood, and 7 Brew Coffee is about a mile out for a fast drive-thru pick-me-up.

Las Lomas also reads as a neighborhood that’s plugged into community recreation, not just residential streets. Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center is about 0.5 miles away, and the City of Laredo Parks & Recreation Canizales Boxing Gym is around 0.7 miles out, giving residents nearby options for structured workouts and youth activities. Tennis players have Market Street Tennis Courts close by at about 0.9 miles, with the George Pappas Tennis Center around a mile away when you want more dedicated court time.

From a housing and affordability standpoint, the surrounding ZIP area’s median home value of $118,700 sets an approachable baseline for buyers who want to be near central Laredo conveniences without paying “new-build fringe” pricing. The ZIP area’s median age of 30.1 also shows up in the feel of the area: young families, working adults, and multi-generational households moving through the same set of schools, rec centers, and grocery stops.

Las Lomas tends to attract residents who want a straightforward Laredo lifestyle where school choices, groceries, and recreation are close enough to keep weeknights simple, but where you can still meet friends for a drink at spots like Iturbide Pool House or House of Whiskey when you want to get out without planning the whole evening around the drive.

Living in Las Lomas

Day-to-day life in Las Lomas revolves around how close everything is to the neighborhood’s core routine: school, groceries, and places to burn off energy after work. With multiple A-rated elementary options nearby in Laredo ISD, many households set their schedules around campuses like Don Jose Gallego, Tarver EL, Ryan EL, and J C Martin Jr EL, all within about a mile. High school families have strong nearby options too, with Nixon H S about 0.6 miles away and Martin H S around 1.3 miles away, which matters when sports, clubs, and pick-up times become part of the weekly calendar.

The surrounding ZIP area data also hints at what you’ll see on the street. With 13,455 housing units and a renter share that’s meaningfully larger than the owner-occupied share, the neighborhood mix often includes long-time residents alongside newer tenants coming for a practical commute and access to everyday services. Affordability tends to be part of the conversation here; in the local ZIP area the median gross rent sits around $895 per month, and the median household income is $36,092, which frames how residents shop, renovate, and choose where to spend their weekends.

When it’s time to stock the fridge, Las Lomas residents don’t have to turn errands into a cross-town project. La Michoacana Supermarket is about 0.6 miles away for quick stops, and H-E-B is close at roughly 0.8 miles, with additional H-E-B options in the 1.3- to 2.8-mile range depending on which side of your route you’re on. Coffee runs are similarly convenient, whether that means Mana Kitchen around 0.6 miles away, a Starbucks around 1.1 miles out, or rotating through local spots like Dosis Coffee and Organic Man Coffee Trike near the 1.4-mile mark.

Recreation in this part of Laredo is a real part of the lifestyle, not an afterthought. Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center is close enough at about 0.5 miles to become a regular stop, and boxing has a clear footprint nearby with the Canizales Boxing Gym at about 0.7 miles and Laredo Boxing Club around 0.8 miles away. If your routine leans toward courts and cardio, Market Street Tennis Courts sit around 0.9 miles out and the George Pappas Tennis Center is about a mile away.

Evenings and weekends tend to split between low-key neighborhood time and quick meetups in nearby pockets. You’ll see residents grabbing drinks at 1120 Patio Bar or La Mina, and on other nights keeping it simple with a grocery stop and a coffee the next morning. The ZIP area’s commute pattern, with 77.3% of workers driving alone and 4.7% working from home, matches what you feel here: people are out on the road most days, and they appreciate that so many basics sit within a short drive of Las Lomas.

Things to Do Near Las Lomas

Las Lomas has a strong “close-in convenience” lineup, especially for coffee, groceries, and recreation. A quick caffeine run can mean Mana Kitchen about 0.6 miles away, 7 Brew Coffee around 1 mile out, or settling into a slower pace at places like Dosis Coffee or Organic Man Coffee Trike near 1.4 miles. When you’re doing errands, La Michoacana Supermarket is close at about 0.6 miles, and H-E-B is roughly 0.8 miles away, with a Walmart Supercenter around 1.9 miles when you’re stocking up.

For fitness and after-school energy, Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center sits about 0.5 miles away, and the Canizales Boxing Gym is around 0.7 miles out, giving families and adults a structured place to train. Tennis is easy to work into the week with Market Street Tennis Courts around 0.9 miles away and the George Pappas Tennis Center about a mile out. When you want an evening out without a long drive, spots like Iturbide Pool House, Jardin X Contreras, 1120 Patio Bar, and House of Whiskey cluster in the 1.4- to 1.7-mile range, so meeting friends can be a last-minute plan instead of a production.

Neighborhoods Near Las Lomas

Las Lomas sits among a web of long-established Laredo neighborhoods, so it’s easy to recognize the local “micro-areas” that shape where people shop, meet up, and go to school. Heights and Las Polkas are both close at about 0.6 miles, and they’re the kinds of nearby names that come up when residents describe directions, school boundaries, or which H-E-B they prefer depending on the day.

Just a bit farther out, El Trompe and Siete Nuevo are about 0.7 miles away, with Eastern Division roughly 0.9 miles out and LA X about a mile away. Ghost Town, Las Crueces, and La Guadalupe sit around the 1.1-mile range, and you’ll also hear people mention Siete Viejo and El Azteca when talking about local routes and where friends and family live. Three Points, about 1.4 miles away, rounds out the nearby set and helps explain why Las Lomas feels connected to multiple parts of central Laredo rather than isolated on one edge of town.

Local Resources Near Las Lomas

Las Lomas residents are served primarily by Laredo ISD, with a dense cluster of nearby campuses that includes Don Jose Gallego, Tarver EL, Ryan EL, Milton EL, and Nixon H S all within roughly a mile. Having so many A-rated schools close by makes it easier for families to stay engaged with school events, after-school programs, and weeknight activities without spending the whole evening in the car.

For city and county needs, several key offices are nearby and practical to reach. City of Laredo - Government is about 1.6 miles away, with City of Laredo Community Development around 1.8 miles. Webb County services are close as well, including the County Clerk and Webb-County courthouse functions in the 1.3- to 1.6-mile range, which is helpful for records, permits, and other paperwork that inevitably comes up.

Everyday public services are also within a short drive, including the Laredo Public Library around 1.7 miles away, the Laredo Police Department about 1.7 miles out, and a USPS location also near 1.7 miles. For urgent care needs, Doctors Hospital Emergency Room South is about 2.2 miles away, adding peace of mind for households that want a nearby option when something can’t wait for a next-day appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Las Lomas

Is Las Lomas a good place to live?

Las Lomas can be a very good place to live for buyers and renters who want central Laredo convenience with strong nearby schools and everyday services close by. Multiple A-rated Laredo ISD campuses are within about a mile, including Don Jose Gallego, Tarver EL, and Nixon H S, which helps weekday routines run smoother. The surrounding ZIP area’s median home value of $118,700 and median gross rent of $895 per month also point to an affordability profile that many households find approachable. Add quick grocery options like H-E-B around 0.8 miles away and recreation like Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center about 0.5 miles away, and the neighborhood’s appeal becomes very practical and lifestyle-driven.

Is Las Lomas safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so I can’t quantify safety for Las Lomas. What I can say from the neighborhood layout and nearby civic footprint is that residents are close to key public services, including the Laredo Police Department about 1.7 miles away, and many daily routines revolve around schools and recreation facilities like Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center (about 0.5 miles). In areas like this, safety often looks like neighbors paying attention during school pick-up times, families being out at boxing gyms and tennis courts in the afternoon, and people choosing well-lit routes for evening errands to places like H-E-B. If safety is a top priority, it’s smart to drive the area at different times of day and ask about block-by-block norms.

How are the schools in Las Lomas?

Las Lomas is surrounded by a deep bench of well-rated schools. The main district is Laredo ISD, and several A-rated elementary campuses sit within about a mile, including Don Jose Gallego (about 0.5 miles), Tarver EL (about 0.5 miles), Ryan EL (about 0.7 miles), and Milton EL (about 0.9 miles). For high school, Nixon H S is close at roughly 0.6 miles and Martin H S is around 1.3 miles, both rated A. Families also have additional nearby options outside Laredo ISD, including Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo (about 1.7 miles) and a couple of United ISD elementary schools like Clark EL (about 1.6 miles) and Newman EL (about 2.2 miles).

What is the cost of living in Las Lomas?

Las Lomas sits in a part of Laredo where the overall cost of living trends lower than the national benchmark. Using a regional price parity-style cost of living index where 100 equals the U.S. average, the all-items index is 87.0, meaning everyday costs overall run below the national average. Housing is a big driver, with a housing index of 59.7, which is significantly lower than 100. Goods come in at 93.8, still below the U.S. average, and utilities at 80.6, also below average. Property taxes are a meaningful part of the monthly budget for homeowners. The City of Laredo property tax rate is $0.5061 per $100 of valuation, Webb County’s rate is $0.3825 per $100, and Laredo ISD’s tax rate is $1.1568 per $100. Together, the combined estimated property tax rate is $2.0454 per $100 valuation. While rates matter, local home prices also affect the final bill, and the surrounding ZIP area’s median home value is $118,700, which can help keep the total tax burden more manageable than in higher-priced Texas metros. And because Texas has no state income tax, many households find that lower overall costs and the lack of state income tax help offset higher local property tax rates.

Is Las Lomas good for families?

Las Lomas works well for many families because so much of the routine is nearby and predictable. Several A-rated elementary schools are within about a mile, including Don Jose Gallego, Tarver EL, Ryan EL, and Heights EL, and older students have A-rated high school options like Nixon H S (about 0.6 miles) and Martin H S (about 1.3 miles). For after-school and weekend activities, Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center is close at about 0.5 miles, and boxing programs are nearby at the Canizales Boxing Gym and Laredo Boxing Club. With groceries like H-E-B around 0.8 miles away, family logistics tend to feel simpler, especially for households juggling multiple schedules.

What is Las Lomas known for?

Las Lomas is known more for its lived-in, local rhythm than for being a destination district. It’s the kind of neighborhood where school identity matters, with nearby Laredo ISD campuses like Don Jose Gallego, Tarver EL, and Nixon H S shaping the flow of the week. It also stands out for how close residents are to recreation facilities that are part of Laredo’s sports culture, including the Canizales Boxing Gym and tennis options like Market Street Tennis Courts and the George Pappas Tennis Center. In the broader 78040/78043 area, it’s also recognized for being close to practical shopping, from La Michoacana Supermarket to multiple H-E-B locations, which reinforces its reputation as a convenient, everyday home base in central Laredo.

What are things to do near Las Lomas?

Near Las Lomas, a lot of the fun is casual and close to home. Coffee shop hopping is easy, with Mana Kitchen about 0.6 miles away, 7 Brew Coffee around 1 mile out, and options like Dosis Coffee and Moonlane Coffee in the 1.4- to 1.5-mile range when you want to slow down. For workouts and sports, Margarito Benavides Jr. Recreation Center is around 0.5 miles away, and the Canizales Boxing Gym is about 0.7 miles out, with tennis at Market Street Tennis Courts (about 0.9 miles) and the George Pappas Tennis Center (about 1 mile). When you want to meet friends in the evening, nearby spots like Iturbide Pool House, 1120 Patio Bar, House of Whiskey, and La Mina give you a few different vibes within roughly two miles.

What ZIP code is Las Lomas in?

Las Lomas is associated with ZIP codes 78040 and 78043 in Laredo, Texas.

Interested in Las Lomas?

If you’re considering a move to Las Lomas, I can help you compare homes street by street and understand how nearby Laredo ISD campuses and daily-drive amenities fit your routine. Reach out anytime for a local perspective on pricing, property taxes, and what to expect in the 78040 and 78043 area.