Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Five Points, El Paso

D+

67th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Five Points is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 17,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
17,530
Median rent
$780
Median home value
$136,000
Household income
$39,500
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
53%
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What it's like to live in Five Points

Five Points is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 17,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1951), a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 67th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Five Points

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $780, 27% lower than the El Paso median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Five Points

  • Higher poverty. 38% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across El Paso.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Five Points report card

Each grade compares Five Points 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 $780, homes cost 3.4x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $39,500, 6.9% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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 A-

    Average commute 21 min, 6.8% work from home.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    39% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Five Points compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median rent: $78027% lower than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 7.1%5 points higher than El Paso (2.2%)
  • Average commute: 21 min9% lower than El Paso (23 min)

Worse than El Paso

  • People below the poverty line: 38%19 points higher than El Paso (18%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%14 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Median household income: $39,50034% lower than El Paso ($59,745)

Closest public schools

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

  • AZavala ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD0.6 mi
  • BWiggs MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD1.5 mi
  • CBowie High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Five Points

Median rent in Five Points is $780 a month, 27% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $31,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $136,000, 26% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $961 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent27% lower than El Paso$780$1,073$1,403
Median home value26% lower than El Paso$136,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than El Paso3.4x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than El Paso60%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than El Paso53%61%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than El Paso16%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso195119841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$961
Mortgage payment
$744
Property tax
$217
Median rent, for comparison
$780

Based on a $136,000 home in Five Points, 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 income34% lower than El Paso$39,500$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as El Paso6.9%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points higher than El Paso38%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than El Paso14%28%34%
Average commute9% lower than El Paso21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than El Paso6.8%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than El Paso7.1%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than El Paso83%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Five Points

Under 1823%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6440%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White3.8%
Hispanic or Latino95%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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. DFive PointsSan Antonio
  2. DMcQueen & StoutOdessa
  3. C-Central ParisParis

Questions about Five Points

Is Five Points a good place to live?

Five Points is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 17,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 67th 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 Five Points?

Median rent in Five Points is $780 a month, 27% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $136,000, 26% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Five Points?

The closest rated public schools are Zavala Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wiggs Middle (middle, rated B) 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 26 Census block groups closest to the Five Points 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.