2 census tracts · pop 8,563 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6/10
· range 6–6
Las Crueces is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in Laredo with 2 census tracts and a population of 8,563 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 43% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 15% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $928/month sits 10% lower than the Laredo citywide average ($1,030).
Risk score
6
Elevated
2 tracts · population-weighted
Las Crueces vs LaredoHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority97%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport81%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Las Crueces
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Las Crueces?
Las Crueces scores 6/10 (Elevated tier) across 2 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Las Crueces compare to Laredo overall?
Las Crueces scores 2.9 points higher than Laredo overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 43% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $928 vs $1,030.
Q3
What is the average rent in Las Crueces?
Average gross rent in Las Crueces is $928/month (pop-weighted across 2 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Las Crueces residents are renters?
58% of Las Crueces households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Laredo). The neighborhood has 8,563 residents.
Q5
Is Las Crueces a high social-vulnerability area?
Las Crueces sits in the 96th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
Which tracts in Las Crueces have the highest eviction risk?
The highest-risk constituent tract in Las Crueces is census tract 48479001502 (score 6/10). Across the 2 tracts in this neighborhood the score ranges from 6 to 6, a spread of 0 points.
Q7
How safe is Las Crueces for landlords?
Las Crueces carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6/10). Pop-weighted across 2 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Laredo as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q8
What is the demographic breakdown of Las Crueces?
Las Crueces has 8,312 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (95.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (3.6%), Other / Multiracial (0.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
