Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Album, El Paso

B+

25th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Album is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,820
Median rent
$990
Median home value
$166,000
Household income
$64,600
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
50%
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What it's like to live in Album

Album is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1969, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Album is B+. That puts it 25th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Album

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Album

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Album report card

Each grade compares Album with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $990, homes cost 2.6x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $64,600, 7.5% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 289 violent crimes per 100k, 1,341 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 23 min, 1.1% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    28% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    50% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Album compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • People below the poverty line: 7.5%11 points lower than El Paso (18%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x17% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Vacant homes: 1.4%6 points lower than El Paso (7.5%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 50%11 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than El Paso (2.2%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.5%2 points higher than El Paso (6.0%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AEast Point ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD0.1 mi
  • BEastwood MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.6 mi
  • AEastwood High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Album

Median rent in Album is $990 a month, 8% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $166,000, 10% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,208 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent8% lower than El Paso$990$1,073$1,403
Median home value10% lower than El Paso$166,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than El Paso2.6x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than El Paso47%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points lower than El Paso50%61%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than El Paso1.4%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso196919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,208
Mortgage payment
$909
Property tax
$300
Median rent, for comparison
$990

Based on a $166,000 home in Album, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median household income8% higher than El Paso$64,600$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than El Paso7.5%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than El Paso7.5%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than El Paso34%28%34%
Average commute4% lower than El Paso23 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than El Paso1.1%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than El Paso92%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Album

Under 1823%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6431%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino70%
Black3.4%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race2.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in El Paso

  1. 1A+Vista del Sol EastMedian rent $1,220
  2. 2APebble Hills ParkMedian rent $1,230
  3. 3ANorthwest El PasoMedian rent $1,220
  4. 4AVista Real WestMedian rent $1,490
  5. 5ASun Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,200
  6. 6A-Vista Hills ParkMedian rent $1,260
  7. 7A-Indian Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,230
  8. 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+The EmbersMcAllen
  2. B+Wildwood SubdivisionHarlingen
  3. BSoutheast HoustonHouston

Questions about Album

Is Album a good place to live?

Album is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 25th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Album?

Renters in Album pay a median of $990 a month, 8% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $166,000, 10% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Album?

The closest rated public schools are East Point Elementary (elementary, rated A), Eastwood Middle (middle, rated B) and Eastwood High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Album name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.