RANK #678 / 996 · POP 267,282 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.1%
Webb County, Texas, is defined by its position on the U.S.-Mexico border, with Laredo serving as the county seat and a major inland port. The county is the only one in the United States to border three foreign states or provinces: Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas in Mexico. This geographic reality fosters a bicultural community where Spanish is widely spoken, and Mexican and American traditions blend. Outdoor recreation centers around Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, offering fishing, boating, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities. Life in Webb County is characterized by a strong sense of community and a family-oriented atmosphere. The region's economy is largely driven by international trade and transportation, with Laredo acting as a critical gateway for commerce between the U.S. and Mexico. This economic activity supports a workforce involved in logistics, warehousing, and related sectors. The area also sees investment in energy sectors, including oil and natural gas. Public education is served by districts like Laredo ISD, United ISD, and Webb CISD, which include a range of elementary, middle, and high schools.
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.3x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Data City, Texas (Phases 1-3)
Energy Abundance Development Corp.
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$5,000M | Planned |
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Outpost Solar Farm
Repsol
|
$629M | Operating |
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Siete Wind Project
Apex Clean Energy Holdings, LLC
|
$480M | Proposed |
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Cedro Hill Wind Farm Repowering
Clearway Energy Group
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$269M | Completed |
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Corazon Solar Farm
BayWa r.e. (acquired by Eni Plenitude)
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$265M | Operating |
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Guajillo Battery Storage Plant
Eni Plenitude
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$200M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Webb County has a Boom Town Index score of 32/100, ranking #678 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.9% and a median household income of $59,984, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Webb County is $161,000 with median rent at $964/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3726, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.9%. Home values changed +2.5% in the past 12 months.