Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Indian Ridge East, El Paso

A-

14th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Indian Ridge East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
3,820
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$196,000
Household income
$94,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in Indian Ridge East

Indian Ridge East is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,800 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Indian Ridge East is A-. That puts it 14th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Indian Ridge East

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,700, 59% 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Indian Ridge East

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,360, 27% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Indian Ridge East report card

Each grade compares Indian Ridge 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 $1,360, homes cost 2.1x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $94,700, 2.0% unemployed.

    77 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 4.5% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    25% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

Indian Ridge East compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $94,70059% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.7%15 points lower than El Paso (18%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x33% lower than El Paso (3.1x)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,36027% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%6 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than El Paso (2.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABill Sybert SchoolElementary, Socorro ISD0.4 mi
  • ABill Sybert SchoolMiddle, Socorro ISD0.4 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Indian Ridge East

Median rent in Indian Ridge East is $1,360 a month, 27% 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 $196,000, 6% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,381 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent27% higher than El Paso$1,360$1,073$1,403
Median home value6% higher than El Paso$196,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than El Paso2.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than El Paso50%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than El Paso68%61%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than El Paso0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso199919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,381
Mortgage payment
$1,073
Property tax
$308
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $196,000 home in Indian Ridge 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 income59% higher than El Paso$94,700$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than El Paso2.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than El Paso3.7%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than El Paso22%28%34%
Average commute7% lower than El Paso22 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than El Paso4.5%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than El Paso91%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 stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Indian Ridge East

Under 1822%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6442%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White7.4%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Black3.0%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race0.9%

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. A-WinfieldLaredo
  2. B-Garden VillasHouston
  3. B-Los PresidentesLaredo

Questions about Indian Ridge East

Is Indian Ridge East a good place to live?

Indian Ridge East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Indian Ridge East?

Renters in Indian Ridge East pay a median of $1,360 a month, 27% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $196,000, 6% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Indian Ridge East?

The closest rated public schools are Bill Sybert School (elementary, rated A), Bill Sybert School (middle, rated A) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Indian Ridge 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.