Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in East Glen, El Paso

A-

11th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

East Glen is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
3,470
Median rent
$1,200
Median home value
$170,000
Household income
$73,000
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in East Glen

East Glen is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 24% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in East Glen

  • 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.

Cons of living in East Glen

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

East Glen report card

Each grade compares East Glen 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 $1,200, homes cost 2.3x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $73,000, 7.7% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 7.4% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    26% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

East Glen compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 2.3x25% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%9 points higher than El Paso (89%)
  • Median household income: $73,00022% higher than El Paso ($59,745)

Worse than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%10 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%5 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,20012% higher than El Paso ($1,073)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGlen Cove ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD0.7 mi
  • BHanks MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.2 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in East Glen

Median rent in East Glen is $1,200 a month, 12% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $170,000, 8% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,231 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent12% higher than El Paso$1,200$1,073$1,403
Median home value8% lower than El Paso$170,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than El Paso2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than El Paso58%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than El Paso69%61%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than El Paso3.1%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,231
Mortgage payment
$931
Property tax
$300
Median rent, for comparison
$1,200

Based on a $170,000 home in East Glen, 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 income22% higher than El Paso$73,000$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than El Paso7.7%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than El Paso17%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than El Paso18%28%34%
Average commute9% lower than El Paso21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than El Paso7.4%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso3.1%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than El Paso98%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 East Glen

Under 1818%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White5.3%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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. BLas Villas Del RioMcAllen
  2. B+San Isidro RanchLaredo
  3. B+Del SolMcAllen

Questions about East Glen

Is East Glen a good place to live?

East Glen is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in East Glen?

Median rent in East Glen is $1,200 a month, 12% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $170,000, 8% 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 East Glen?

The closest rated public schools are Glen Cove Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hanks Middle (middle, rated B) and J M Hanks High School (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 East Glen 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.