Sandwiched between Interstate 35 and the Zacate Creek, the neighborhood of Sal Si Puedes consists of eight blocks with a mixture of homes and local stores just 2 miles from downtown Laredo. When residents move to the city, they are often opening a business. “There’s a plethora of jobs here,” says Maria Calderón-Porter, a life-long resident of Laredo. “When it comes to the dramatic pace of consumerism, the support is there.” Stores and restaurants are scattered throughout Sal Si Puedes and Laredo as a whole. With only six blocks of houses, Sal Si Puedes has a small-town feel. “We are rapidly growing into a big city, but we still have a small city’s friendliness,” Calderón-Porter says. Its central location also features with other necessities. Laredo Medical Center is 2 miles east along East Saunders Street and Laredo International Airport is almost 5 miles east.
Neighborhood Sal Si Puedes consist of eight blocks of residential homes adjacent to I-35.
Two story stucco and spanish style homes can be found throughout the Sal Si Puedes area.
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Ranch homes on smaller properties close to downtown
Ranch homes built mostly in the 1960s are the most-common style, with prices ranging from $110,000 to $250,000. A few Spanish Colonials are present, ranging from $240,000 to $330,000. Trees offer cover for backyards and occasionally the homes themselves, helping to shade from the Texas heat. “Everything here has air conditioning,” says Calderón-Porter. “Homes built from 1960s to now for sure.” A few homes have pools, but residents can use the city's public pools. Most properties are smaller and sit close to the roads, so vehicles may have a small driveway or carport. Otherwise, vehicles can be parked on the street. There are no sidewalks within the neighborhood. Homes may also have privacy fences around the entire property.
Local stores and restaurants with two H-E-B’s nearby
Along San Dario Avenue are several car dealerships, and Pollo Feliz Express and Mariscos El Pescador restaurants. In the northeastern corner is Dr. Ike’s Home Center, a local hardware and home supply store selling tools, paint, electrical equipment and more. Across from Tacuba Street is Dulcerias Pinkis, a Mexican candy store. For groceries and other essentials, there is an H-E-B store less than half a mile north and another one 3 miles south.
Mariscos El Pescador is located in Sal Si Puedes on Ugarte St and San Dario Ave.
Residents of Sal Si Puedes visit the nearby HEB for all fresh produce and meat selection.
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Livestock competitions and racing
The Laredo Fair takes place from February to March at the Webb County Fair Grounds, about 5 miles east. The Fair has livestock competitions, shows featuring animals like reptiles, live music. The Rotary Club of Laredo sponsors a 5K and 10K run, as well as a one-mile walk at North Central Park, about 7 miles north of Sal Si Puedes.
Specialized classes such as pharmacology at the magnet school
Neighborhood students begin their education at Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary School – which earns a C-plus from Niche – for kindergarten through fifth grade. Christen Middle School receives a C-minus and has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, which first opened in 1937, earns a B-minus and offers over 30 sports and clubs. The Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School is separate from Martin HS. Cantu HS offers specialized classes such as medical terminology, pharmacology and medical microbiology.
Covered basketball court and a trail along the creek
While Sal Si Puedes does not have any parks within its boundaries, just across Zacate Creek is Johnny Rendon Park. Rendon Park has a covered full basketball court, as well as a covered playground and picnic tables. Zacate Creek Trail follows the creek for almost 6 miles. Inner City Park has a public swimming pool about half a mile south.
Rendon Park has a .3 mile walking trail and playgrounds throughout.
Residents of Sal Si Puedes practice the foundations of baseball pitching on Taylor Ball Park.
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Two buses throughout with Interstate 35 to the west
El Metro Transit has two routes through the neighborhood. Route 15 is also known as Circulator 3, coming through every 40 minutes on San Dario Avenue. Route 2A and 2B also follow San Dario Avenue, although they separate with 2A heading north and 2B heading east. Interstate 35, the western border, runs north-south. Laredo International Airport is about 5 miles east.
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Transit
Airport
Laredo International
11 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sal Si Puedes
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8
Median Year Built
1966
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
503
Median Age
34
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$36,718
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,458
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
49.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
101°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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