Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Borderland, El Paso

C+

53rd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Borderland is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
6,640
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$208,000
Household income
$76,500
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Borderland

Borderland is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 6,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for Borderland is C+. That puts it 53rd of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Borderland

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Borderland

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

Borderland report card

Each grade compares Borderland 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 $1,110, homes cost 2.7x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $76,500, 6.6% unemployed.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 11% work from home.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

Borderland compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $76,50028% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%10 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 47%6 points lower than El Paso (53%)

Worse than El Paso

  • People below the poverty line: 24%5 points higher than El Paso (18%)
  • Average commute: 25 min7% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%1 points higher than El Paso (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCanutillo ElementaryElementary, Canutillo ISD1 mi
  • BJose J Alderete MiddleMiddle, Canutillo ISD0.8 mi
  • ANorthwest Early College H S (NWECHS)High, Canutillo ISD0.2 mi

Cost of living in Borderland

Median rent in Borderland is $1,110 a month, about the same as the El Paso median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $208,000, 13% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,480 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent3% higher than El Paso$1,110$1,073$1,403
Median home value13% higher than El Paso$208,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than El Paso2.7x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than El Paso47%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than El Paso71%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than El Paso4.5%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200419841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,480
Mortgage payment
$1,139
Property tax
$341
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $208,000 home in Borderland, 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 income28% higher than El Paso$76,500$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as El Paso6.6%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than El Paso24%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than El Paso31%28%34%
Average commute7% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than El Paso11%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso1.4%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as El Paso89%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Borderland

Under 1833%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6436%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White9.1%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0%

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. C+South EdinburgEdinburg
  2. C+Estrellita SubdivisionHarlingen
  3. CNorthwestCorpus Christi

Questions about Borderland

Is Borderland a good place to live?

Borderland is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Borderland?

Renters in Borderland pay a median of $1,110 a month, 3% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $208,000, 13% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Borderland?

The closest rated public schools are Canutillo Elementary (elementary, rated B), Jose J Alderete Middle (middle, rated B) and Northwest Early College H S (NWECHS) (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Borderland 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.