Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Green Acres Colonia, El Paso

B-

47th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Green Acres Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
6,300
Median rent
$1,150
Median home value
$216,000
Household income
$72,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Green Acres Colonia

Green Acres Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 6,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 47th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Green Acres Colonia

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Green Acres Colonia

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Green Acres Colonia report card

Each grade compares Green Acres Colonia 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 $1,150, homes cost 3.0x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $72,900, 8.0% unemployed.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 13% work from home.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    25% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

Green Acres Colonia compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%11 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Median household income: $72,90022% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%8 points lower than El Paso (53%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Average commute: 25 min9% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • Median rent: $1,1507% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 87%2 points lower than El Paso (89%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWilliam C Herrera ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD0.2 mi
  • BBrown MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD0.9 mi
  • BFranklin High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Green Acres Colonia

Median rent in Green Acres Colonia is $1,150 a month, 7% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $216,000, 17% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,549 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent7% higher than El Paso$1,150$1,073$1,403
Median home value17% higher than El Paso$216,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than El Paso3.0x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than El Paso46%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as El Paso60%61%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than El Paso1.6%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200219841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,549
Mortgage payment
$1,182
Property tax
$367
Median rent, for comparison
$1,150

Based on a $216,000 home in Green Acres Colonia, 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$72,900$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than El Paso8.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than El Paso11%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than El Paso40%28%34%
Average commute9% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than El Paso13%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than El Paso1.2%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than El Paso87%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Green Acres Colonia

Under 1824%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6434%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race0.4%

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-WestburyHouston
  2. CCentral Santa FeSanta Fe
  3. BSoutheast HoustonHouston

Questions about Green Acres Colonia

Is Green Acres Colonia a good place to live?

Green Acres Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Green Acres Colonia?

Median rent in Green Acres Colonia is $1,150 a month, 7% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $216,000, 17% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Green Acres Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are William C Herrera Elementary (elementary, rated B), Brown Middle (middle, rated B) and Franklin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Green Acres Colonia 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.