Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Indian Ridge South, El Paso

A-

7th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Indian Ridge South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
1,660
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$198,000
Household income
$84,400
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Indian Ridge South

Indian Ridge South is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1981, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Indian Ridge South is A-. That puts it 7th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Indian Ridge South

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $84,400, 41% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Indian Ridge South

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

Indian Ridge South report card

Each grade compares Indian Ridge South 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 $1,230, homes cost 2.3x income.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $84,400, 4.2% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 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.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 20 min, 7.7% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

Indian Ridge South compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%29 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 33%21 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Median household income: $84,40041% higher than El Paso ($59,745)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,23015% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • 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.

  • BPebble Hills ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD0.2 mi
  • BHanks MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.3 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Indian Ridge South

Median rent in Indian Ridge South is $1,230 a month, 15% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $198,000, 7% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,411 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent15% higher than El Paso$1,230$1,073$1,403
Median home value7% higher than El Paso$198,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than El Paso2.3x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than El Paso33%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than El Paso90%61%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than El Paso1.5%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso198119841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,411
Mortgage payment
$1,084
Property tax
$327
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $198,000 home in Indian Ridge South, 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 income41% higher than El Paso$84,400$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso4.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than El Paso6.8%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than El Paso33%28%34%
Average commute15% lower than El Paso20 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than El Paso7.7%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 Paso92%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Indian Ridge South

Under 1818%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6441%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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. 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100
  8. 9A-EastviewMedian rent $1,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+The Lakes At Highland GlenPearland
  2. A-Southwest BrownsvilleBrownsville
  3. B+Palm EstatesMcAllen

Questions about Indian Ridge South

Is Indian Ridge South a good place to live?

Indian Ridge South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th 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 South?

Renters in Indian Ridge South pay a median of $1,230 a month, 15% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $198,000, 7% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Indian Ridge South?

The closest rated public schools are Pebble Hills Elementary (elementary, rated B), Hanks Middle (middle, rated B) 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 South 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.