Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in El Segundo Barrio, El Paso

D-

72nd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

El Segundo Barrio is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 72nd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (2 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.3 mi

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

Population
5,190
Median rent
$460
Median home value
$91,000
Household income
$14,900
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
10%
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What it's like to live in El Segundo Barrio

El Segundo Barrio is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 5,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1956), mostly rented (90% of homes) and 24% of households with children.

Our grade for El Segundo Barrio is D-. That puts it 72nd of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in El Segundo Barrio

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $460, 57% lower than the El Paso median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in El Segundo Barrio

  • Higher poverty. 59% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across El Paso.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.8% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across El Paso.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

El Segundo Barrio report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $460, homes cost 6.1x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $14,900, 9.8% unemployed.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    15 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 5.4% work from home.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    51% of adults uninsured.

    0 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    10% of homes owner-occupied.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    54% of homes have broadband.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

El Segundo Barrio compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median rent: $46057% lower than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 14%11 points higher than El Paso (2.2%)
  • Average commute: 19 min17% lower than El Paso (23 min)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 10%51 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 59%41 points higher than El Paso (18%)
  • Home value to income: 6.1x97% higher than El Paso (3.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • CHart ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD0.3 mi
  • FGuillen MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD0.3 mi
  • CBowie High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in El Segundo Barrio

Median rent in El Segundo Barrio is $460 a month, 57% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $18,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $91,000, 51% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $637 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent57% lower than El Paso$460$1,073$1,403
Median home value51% lower than El Paso$91,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income97% higher than El Paso6.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than El Paso60%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them51 points lower than El Paso10%61%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than El Paso18%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso195619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$637
Mortgage payment
$498
Property tax
$139
Median rent, for comparison
$460

Based on a $91,000 home in El Segundo Barrio, 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 income75% lower than El Paso$14,900$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than El Paso9.8%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line41 points higher than El Paso59%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than El Paso9.3%28%34%
Average commute17% lower than El Paso19 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than El Paso5.4%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than El Paso14%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet36 points lower than El Paso54%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in El Segundo Barrio

Under 1820%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6427%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White1.3%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. D-Cattleman's SquareSan Antonio
  2. D-Government HillSan Antonio
  3. DFive PointsSan Antonio

Questions about El Segundo Barrio

Is El Segundo Barrio a good place to live?

El Segundo Barrio is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 5,200 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 72nd 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 Segundo Barrio?

Renters in El Segundo Barrio pay a median of $460 a month, 57% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $91,000, 51% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 6.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve El Segundo Barrio?

The closest rated public schools are Hart Elementary (elementary, rated C), Guillen Middle (middle, rated F) and Bowie High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the El Segundo Barrio 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.