Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in El Dorado East, El Paso

B

35th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

El Dorado East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
3,370
Median rent
$1,340
Median home value
$259,000
Household income
$78,800
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in El Dorado East

El Dorado East is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), a mix of owners and renters and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for El Dorado East is B. That puts it 35th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in El Dorado East

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $78,800, 32% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in El Dorado East

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,340, 25% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

El Dorado East report card

Each grade compares El Dorado East 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 $1,340, homes cost 3.3x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $78,800, 4.6% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 25 min, 8.9% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    27% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

El Dorado East compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%16 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Median household income: $78,80032% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Vacant homes: 0%8 points lower than El Paso (7.5%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%15 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Median rent: $1,34025% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 23%5 points lower than El Paso (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BPurple Heart ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD0.9 mi
  • BHurshel Antwine MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • BEl Dorado High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in El Dorado East

Median rent in El Dorado East is $1,340 a month, 25% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $259,000, 40% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,849 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent25% higher than El Paso$1,340$1,073$1,403
Median home value40% higher than El Paso$259,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than El Paso3.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points lower than El Paso37%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than El Paso45%61%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than El Paso0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,849
Mortgage payment
$1,418
Property tax
$431
Median rent, for comparison
$1,340

Based on a $259,000 home in El Dorado East, 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 income32% higher than El Paso$78,800$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than El Paso4.6%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than El Paso17%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than El Paso23%28%34%
Average commute6% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as El Paso8.9%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than El Paso9.3%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than El Paso95%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in El Dorado East

Under 1836%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6424%
65 and over4.3%
Race and ethnicity
White16%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Black1.8%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. BSpring HillLongview
  2. B+MinesLaredo
  3. C+Estrellita SubdivisionHarlingen

Questions about El Dorado East

Is El Dorado East a good place to live?

El Dorado East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in El Dorado East?

Renters in El Dorado East pay a median of $1,340 a month, 25% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $259,000, 40% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve El Dorado East?

The closest rated public schools are Purple Heart Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hurshel Antwine Middle (middle, rated B) and El Dorado High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the El Dorado East 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.