Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Central El Paso, El Paso

C-

66th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Central El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 66th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Schools scores low (18 of 100)
  • Health scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
6,570
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$140,000
Household income
$59,700
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
25%
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What it's like to live in Central El Paso

Central El Paso is an area in El Paso with about 6,600 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly rented (75% of homes) and 14% of households with children.

Our grade for Central El Paso is C-. That puts it 66th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Central El Paso

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central El Paso

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,300, 21% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Central El Paso report card

Each grade compares Central El Paso 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 $1,300, homes cost 2.3x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $59,700, 2.9% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    18 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.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 14% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    26% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    25% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

Central El Paso compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 39%11 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x24% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 44%9 points lower than El Paso (53%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 25%36 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Median rent: $1,30021% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • People below the poverty line: 22%4 points higher than El Paso (18%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FCharles Q Murphree Pk-8Elementary, El Paso ISD1.1 mi
  • FCharles Q Murphree Pk-8Middle, El Paso ISD1.1 mi
  • AEl Paso High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Central El Paso

Median rent in Central El Paso is $1,300 a month, 21% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $140,000, 24% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,036 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent21% higher than El Paso$1,300$1,073$1,403
Median home value24% lower than El Paso$140,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than El Paso2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than El Paso44%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points lower than El Paso25%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than El Paso10%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso198519841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,036
Mortgage payment
$766
Property tax
$270
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $140,000 home in Central El Paso, 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 incomeAbout the same as El Paso$59,700$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than El Paso2.9%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than El Paso22%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than El Paso39%28%34%
Average commute8% lower than El Paso21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than El Paso14%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso1.6%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than El Paso88%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central El Paso

Under 1815%
18 to 3442%
35 to 6432%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino77%
Black4.5%
Asian4.2%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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-Central HendersonHenderson
  2. CSouth BrownwoodBrownwood
  3. D+Northeast CorsicanaCorsicana

Questions about Central El Paso

Is Central El Paso a good place to live?

Central El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 66th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central El Paso?

Renters in Central El Paso pay a median of $1,300 a month, 21% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $140,000, 24% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Central El Paso?

The closest rated public schools are Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 (elementary, rated F), Charles Q Murphree Pk-8 (middle, rated F) and El Paso High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of El Paso that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.