RANK #954 / 1001 NAT · #63 / 72 TX · POP 269,294
1YR FORECAST: -2.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +14%
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.
Webb County is one of 75 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +2.7% runs above the profile's typical +0.8%.
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Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 9.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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
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$629M | Operating |
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Siete Wind Project
Apex Clean Energy Holdings, LLC
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$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 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Webb County scores just 4/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #954 of 1001 counties. Job growth at +1.3% and median household income of $63,058 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Webb County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $189,900 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.33, with rents averaging $1,027/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Webb County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.3% clip. Home values shifted +2.7% in the past year.
Not particularly — 0.8% of Webb County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.