Colonia Los Obispos, Laredo
Updated June 22, 2026 · 3,573 residents
Colonia Los Obispos is a dense, residential community in Laredo characterized by tightly packed housing and a quiet, suburban atmosphere. While the area offers convenient access to local schools, residents experience limited privacy and a lack of extensive public green space.
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About Colonia Los Obispos
The neighborhood is a primarily residential area featuring a grid-like street layout with high lot coverage. It is defined by its compact housing, which includes a mix of small tract homes and manufactured living arrangements. The area serves as a quiet, suburban enclave, providing a steady, low-key environment for its inhabitants, though the density results in homes being situated in close proximity to one another.
Livability in the area involves specific trade-offs, particularly regarding privacy due to the close spacing of structures. While the neighborhood lacks expansive public parks or comprehensive pedestrian infrastructure, it remains well-served by local educational institutions. It is best suited for those prioritizing proximity to schools and a quiet, residential setting over luxury amenities or high walkability.
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Residential structures are notably more clustered here than across Laredo, with some areas featuring very minimal separation between homes. According to iHuus data, this creates a high-density environment where neighbors live in close proximity.
Low traffic volumes on internal residential streets allow for safe walking, though the lack of continuous sidewalks in certain areas makes the neighborhood slightly less walkable than the Laredo average according to iHuus data.
Uniform rooflines and small lots characterize this area, which features more high-density mobile home parks and simple tract housing than the Laredo average. Visual variety is limited due to the prevalence of standardized residential structures and minimal private amenities.
Limited public park access and narrow sidewalk verges make it difficult to find dedicated walking spaces. According to iHuus data, the lack of managed green space in residential blocks is below the Laredo average.
Open land and undeveloped scrubland are common throughout the area, providing a landscape that is slightly more open than the Laredo average. Residents will find a mix of dense residential blocks and low-density suburban fringes according to iHuus data.
Residential life here is characterized by a calm, suburban atmosphere with limited access to nearby services. This level of activity is slightly lower than the Laredo average, as most areas consist of low-density housing and open green spaces.
Steady sounds from nearby busy streets are present throughout the area. According to iHuus data, acoustic levels are slightly higher than the Laredo average.
Industrial activity is limited to occasional light commercial structures and storage tanks on the neighborhood periphery. Residents can expect a primarily residential environment that is noticeably clearer of heavy industry than the Laredo average, according to iHuus data.
Health insurance coverage is critically low in this area and remains significantly below the Laredo average. Residents may face substantial challenges in accessing covered medical services according to iHuus data.
Political leanings in this area lean liberal, though this is slightly less pronounced than the average found across Laredo.
Residents live alongside a varied mix of young adults, families, and seniors. This demographic spread is slightly more skewed toward certain age groups compared to the Laredo average, according to iHuus data.
Severe flood vulnerability exists in this area, which is notably higher than the Laredo average. Residents should expect significant risks from coastal high-hazard zones and potentially prohibitive insurance costs according to iHuus data.
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| Dimension | Colonia Los Obispos | Century City |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 6.1 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 3.67 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.28 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 5.44 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 5.14 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.82 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.56 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 3.33 | ||
| 🌿 Air Quality | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 7.34 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 2.19 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 7.18 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.36 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
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Colonia Los Obispos Rankings
School Districts Serving Colonia Los Obispos
United Independent School District is an academically high-performing organization currently facing significant fiscal and demographic headwinds. While the district's portfolio consists largely of 10/10 and 8/10 rated schools with a strong emphasis on special education and college readiness, it is grappling with a projected $12M to $44M budget deficit and a steady decline in enrollment due to charter competition. Current efforts to 'right-size' via school consolidations and staff resignation incentives have created community friction and board-level tension, placing the district in a state of transition despite its historically solid academic reputation.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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