Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Kern Place, El Paso

A-

17th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Kern Place is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
8,530
Median rent
$920
Median home value
$356,000
Household income
$97,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Kern Place

Kern Place is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 8,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1959), a mix of owners and renters and 21% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Kern Place

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $920, 14% lower than the El Paso median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,600, 63% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Kern Place

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

Kern Place report card

Each grade compares Kern Place 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 $920, homes cost 3.6x income.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $97,600, 3.8% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 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.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 21 min, 10% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    23% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Kern Place compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $97,60063% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%21 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Median rent: $92014% lower than El Paso ($1,073)

Worse than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 3.6x18% higher than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Vacant homes: 9.6%2 points higher than El Paso (7.5%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 59%2 points lower than El Paso (61%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALamar ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD0.3 mi
  • BWiggs MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD0.5 mi
  • AEl Paso High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Kern Place

Median rent in Kern Place is $920 a month, 14% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $356,000, 93% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,396 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent14% lower than El Paso$920$1,073$1,403
Median home value93% higher than El Paso$356,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than El Paso3.6x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than El Paso48%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than El Paso59%61%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than El Paso9.6%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso195919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,396
Mortgage payment
$1,949
Property tax
$447
Median rent, for comparison
$920

Based on a $356,000 home in Kern Place, 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 income63% higher than El Paso$97,600$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso3.8%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than El Paso15%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than El Paso49%28%34%
Average commute10% lower than El Paso21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than El Paso10%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than El Paso7.4%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than El Paso92%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Kern Place

Under 1816%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6436%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino68%
Black1.1%
Asian3.4%
Other or more than one race1.1%

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-West AmarilloAmarillo
  2. A-East MissionMission
  3. A-Baywind CondominiumsHouston

Questions about Kern Place

Is Kern Place a good place to live?

Kern Place is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th 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 Kern Place?

Median rent in Kern Place is $920 a month, 14% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $356,000, 93% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Kern Place?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wiggs Middle (middle, rated B) and El Paso High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 9 Census block groups closest to the Kern Place 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.