Three Points, Where South Laredo Runs on Everyday Routines

About Three Points

Three Points feels like the part of Laredo where weekdays are built around practical stops and familiar faces: a quick grocery run to H-E-B about a mile away, coffee at Sweet Crepes & Coffee, and an after-school pickup loop that seems to pass the same campuses again and again. With ZIP code 78043 holding about 45,760 residents and a median age of 28.8, the neighborhood energy skews young, with a lot of households balancing work schedules, kids’ activities, and family time close to home.

What anchors the area is how school-focused it is in daily life. In Laredo ISD, several A-rated elementary campuses sit within a short drive, including D D Hachar EL around half a mile away and Daiches EL less than a mile out, plus Heights EL, Santo Nino EL, and Ryan EL all clustered nearby. That concentration of elementary options gives the neighborhood a steady rhythm at the start and end of the school day, with sports practices and programs spilling over into nearby recreation facilities.

Housing here is approachable by Laredo standards, and buyers often start their search with the neighborhood’s typical values in mind. The average home value sits around $170,600, which shapes what you see on the ground: a mix of lived-in streets where many owners have been improving their homes over time alongside rentals that keep the area active and moving. Homeownership runs about 56.5% in the broader ZIP area, so it’s common to see long-term residents living next to newer arrivals.

Community life leans toward active, local, and close-to-home. Martial arts gyms like Karate Rick Guerra’s Martial Arts and Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo are right nearby, and bigger facilities such as the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex and George Pappas Tennis Center give weekends a place to land besides the couch. Even nights out stay neighborhood-adjacent, whether it’s a drink at 1120 Patio Bar or House of Whiskey.

Three Points fits into the wider South Laredo landscape as a practical, school-centered pocket surrounded by names locals recognize—Loma Alta, Villa Del Sol, and Century City—drawing households who want to keep errands, activities, and daily commitments within a short drive.

Living in Three Points: Schools, Sports, and Close-to-Home Convenience

Living in Three Points tends to revolve around doing a lot without going far. Grocery trips are straightforward with H-E-B about a mile away and a Walmart Supercenter roughly 1.6 miles out, and many residents build their weekly rhythm around those runs plus quick stops for coffee. The neighborhood’s younger profile shows up in the way mornings and evenings feel, with a ZIP-area median age of 28.8 and a sizable share of residents under 18 at 25.5%, so it’s common to see households juggling school schedules and youth sports.

Home shopping here usually starts with value and monthly planning. With an average home value of $170,600 and a median gross rent of $1,005 in the surrounding ZIP area, Three Points often appeals to buyers who want a foothold in Laredo and renters who prefer to stay close to South Laredo’s everyday services. The owner-occupied share in the broader housing stock is about 51.8% (with 39.9% renter-occupied), which lines up with the lived-in feel: a mix of homeowners investing in updates over time and tenants who keep turnover and demand steady.

Schools are a major part of the neighborhood’s identity, and it’s one of the first things locals bring up when describing the area. Three Points sits in Laredo ISD, and it’s surrounded by A-rated campuses, including D D Hachar EL, Daiches EL, Heights EL, Santo Nino EL, and Ryan EL, all within roughly a mile to a little over a mile. For older students, Nixon H S and Martin H S are nearby and also carry A ratings, which makes school choice feel less like a long commute and more like a short, familiar drive.

For recreation and fitness, the options are unusually dense. A quick session at Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo or Karate Rick Guerra’s Martial Arts can happen without planning your whole evening around traffic, and facilities like the City of Laredo Parks & Recreation Canizales Boxing Gym and the Laredo Boxing Club keep the sports culture visible. When you want to mix in something different, the George Pappas Tennis Center and Market Street Tennis Courts make it easy to get outdoors.

Day-to-day mobility is mostly car-based, which matches the ZIP area’s commuting pattern where 79.3% of workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. That reality shapes how people use nearby spots: coffee at Dosis Coffee or Cafecito First becomes a quick detour, and meeting friends at Iturbide Pool House or Jardin X Contreras feels close enough to do on a weeknight. The overall vibe is active and practical—families, young professionals, and long-time locals building routines around schools, sports complexes, and the familiar stops that make South Laredo feel like home.

Things to Do Near Three Points

Three Points has the kind of nearby amenities that make “let’s go do something” feel easy even on a regular weekday. For an early start, residents bounce between Sweet Crepes & Coffee about 1.2 miles away, Dosis Coffee around 1.6 miles out, and quick-drive options like 7 Brew Coffee at roughly 2.2 miles. Grocery runs are just as simple, with H-E-B close by and La Michoacana Supermarket around 1.9 miles for a different kind of weekly haul.

Fitness and recreation are a big part of the local routine. Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo and Karate Rick Guerra’s Martial Arts are right near the neighborhood, and bigger facilities like the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex, the George Pappas Tennis Center, and the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center turn weekends into practice days, swim days, or “one more match” evenings.

When it’s time to unwind, locals keep it close with spots like House of Whiskey, La Mina, and 1120 Patio Bar all within a few miles, making it easy to meet friends without feeling like you’re crossing the whole city.

Neighborhoods Near Three Points

Three Points sits among a cluster of South Laredo neighborhoods that locals use as reference points when describing where they live. Loma Alta and Villa Del Sol are both about half a mile away, so errands, school drop-offs, and visits with friends often blur across neighborhood lines. Dorel Hills, Eastern Division, and Moreno Addition Subdivision are also close, keeping the broader area feeling connected rather than carved into isolated pockets.

A little farther out, Heights and Chacon are familiar neighbors around the three-quarter-mile mark, while Cheyenne and Parkview at Century City sit about a mile away and help define the wider Century City area. El Rancho and George Washington are close enough to feel like part of the same everyday orbit, and Century City itself—about 1.2 miles away—often becomes the shorthand destination for shopping, activities, and meeting up.

For buyers and renters, this surrounding mix matters because it gives Three Points a “center of the web” feel in South Laredo: you’re rarely locked into one set of stores, one school route, or one set of weekend plans.

Local Resources and Services Near Three Points

For day-to-day needs and civic services, Three Points is well positioned relative to key city and county offices. The City of Laredo - Government is about 2.4 miles away, with City of Laredo Community Development around 2.5 miles, which is helpful when homeowners and landlords need guidance on local requirements. On the county side, Webb-County services and the County Clerk are also listed at roughly 2.4 miles, keeping official paperwork and records within a short drive.

Public safety and emergency access are part of the neighborhood’s practical appeal. The City of Laredo City Hall Annex is around 1.2 miles away and the Laredo Police Department is about 2.7 miles out. For medical needs, Doctors Hospital Emergency Room South sits about 0.8 miles away, a proximity that matters when you’re caring for kids or older relatives. Residents also have access to the Laredo Public Library at around 3 miles for studying, family visits, and quiet work time.

Families navigating schools will be working primarily with Laredo ISD in this area, with many nearby A-rated campuses. For other essentials, the USPS is about 2.5 miles away, and the Tax Assessor Collector is also listed around 2.5 miles, which comes up quickly when you’re new to homeownership and learning the rhythm of property tax timelines.

Frequently Asked Questions About Three Points

Is Three Points a good place to live?

Three Points can be a very solid fit for buyers and renters who want South Laredo convenience anchored by schools and everyday services. In the surrounding ZIP area, the median home value is $170,600 and the median household income is $54,396, which tends to translate into a neighborhood where people are mindful of budget but still invest in their homes and routines. You’re close to practical stops like H-E-B and Walmart Supercenter, and the area’s younger median age of 28.8 shows up in the number of families and active households using nearby sports facilities like the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex and the George Pappas Tennis Center.

Is Three Points safe?

Specific crime statistics aren’t provided here, so it’s best to evaluate safety block by block and at different times of day. What Three Points does have is proximity to civic infrastructure that supports a stable, monitored environment, including the City of Laredo City Hall Annex about 1.2 miles away and the Laredo Police Department around 2.7 miles out. The neighborhood’s family and school orientation—multiple nearby A-rated elementary campuses—also tends to reinforce a watchful, routine-driven culture where neighbors notice what’s normal. If safety is a top concern, a local agent can help you compare streets within 78043 and align them with your comfort level.

How are the schools in Three Points?

Schools are one of the most consistent strengths around Three Points. The neighborhood is served by Laredo ISD, and several nearby elementary schools carry A ratings, including D D Hachar EL (about 0.5 miles away), Daiches EL (0.9 miles), Heights EL (1 mile), Santo Nino EL (1 mile), and Ryan EL (1.1 miles). For high school, Nixon H S and Martin H S are both nearby in Laredo ISD and also rated A, which is a big deal for families planning beyond the elementary years. United ISD options are close as well, including Ruiz EL and United South H S, giving some households additional choices depending on exact address and enrollment rules.

What is the cost of living in Three Points?

Three Points sits in a part of Laredo where the overall cost of living runs below the national benchmark. Using the regional price index where 100 equals the U.S. average, the all-items cost of living index is 87.0, meaning day-to-day expenses are typically lower than the national norm. Housing is especially affordable relative to the U.S. average, with a housing index of 59.7, while goods come in closer to average at 93.8 and utilities are also below average at 80.6. Property taxes are a major piece of the monthly budget in Texas, since the state doesn’t have a state income tax. In Three Points, the city property tax rate is $0.5061 per $100 of valuation and the Webb County rate is $0.3825 per $100, while Laredo ISD’s tax rate is $1.1568 per $100. Combined, the estimated property tax rate is $2.0454 per $100 of valuation. For homeowners comparing neighborhoods, that combined rate—paired with the area’s typical home values around $170,600—helps explain why many buyers focus on total monthly payment planning rather than just the purchase price.

Is Three Points good for families?

Three Points works well for many families because daily life is built around nearby schools, sports, and practical errands. In the surrounding ZIP area, 25.5% of residents are under 18, and you feel that in the number of school routes and youth activities close by. Laredo ISD families have access to multiple A-rated elementary campuses nearby, including D D Hachar EL, Daiches EL, and Heights EL, plus A-rated high schools like Nixon H S. For after-school and weekend routines, families can plug into places like the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex, the James & Ma. Luisa Haynes Recreation Center, and the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center without a long drive.

What is Three Points known for?

Three Points is known locally for being a busy, school-centered pocket of South Laredo where errands and activities stay close to home. The neighborhood’s identity is shaped by its proximity to a cluster of A-rated Laredo ISD schools—D D Hachar EL, Daiches EL, and Ryan EL are all close—and by the number of recreation options packed into a short radius. The martial arts and boxing scene is especially visible with nearby spots like Karate Rick Guerra’s Martial Arts, Deo Jiu-Jitsu Laredo, and the City of Laredo Parks & Recreation Canizales Boxing Gym. With 78043’s population around 45,760 and a heavily Hispanic community at 96.8%, the cultural feel is distinctly Laredo: family-oriented, active, and rooted in everyday gathering spots.

What are things to do near Three Points?

Near Three Points, most “things to do” are woven into normal routines—coffee, fitness, and casual nights out—rather than long destination trips. For coffee runs, Sweet Crepes & Coffee is close, and there are plenty of options like Cafecito First, Dosis Coffee, 7 Brew Coffee, and Rialto Cafe within a few miles. Recreation is a standout, with the Maria Elida Benavides Sport Complex, George Pappas Tennis Center, Market Street Tennis Courts, and the Caroll E. Summers Jr. Aquatic Center offering outlets for everything from tennis to swimming. When you want a relaxed evening, spots like Iturbide Pool House, Jardin X Contreras, House of Whiskey, and 1120 Patio Bar are all within about 2 to 2.5 miles.

What ZIP code is Three Points in?

Three Points is in ZIP code 78043. If you’re comparing listings, confirming the 78043 boundary is also useful for school assignment and service availability.

Interested in Three Points?

If you’re considering Three Points, the best next step is matching your budget and school priorities to the right pockets within ZIP code 78043. Reach out to a local Laredo real estate expert to talk through current listings, typical tax bills at the local rates, and what day-to-day life looks like on your exact commute and school route.