Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Las Tierras, El Paso

B-

44th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Las Tierras is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 10,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
9,960
Median rent
$1,230
Median home value
$202,000
Household income
$83,600
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Las Tierras

Las Tierras is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 10,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 61% of households with children.

Our grade for Las Tierras is B-. That puts it 44th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Las Tierras

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $83,600, 40% 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Las Tierras

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 23 for El Paso as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Las Tierras report card

Each grade compares Las Tierras 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 2.4x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $83,600, 8.7% unemployed.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 34 min, 3.5% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    23% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    24% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Las Tierras compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%20 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Median household income: $83,60040% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%11 points higher than El Paso (89%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Average commute: 34 min45% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%8 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,23015% higher than El Paso ($1,073)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJames P Butler ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
  • ASsg Manuel R PuentesMiddle, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
  • BPebble Hills High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Las Tierras

Median rent in Las Tierras 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 $202,000, 9% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,541 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent15% higher than El Paso$1,230$1,073$1,403
Median home value9% higher than El Paso$202,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than El Paso2.4x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than El Paso62%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than El Paso81%61%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than El Paso0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso201019841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,541
Mortgage payment
$1,106
Property tax
$436
Median rent, for comparison
$1,230

Based on a $202,000 home in Las Tierras, 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 income40% higher than El Paso$83,600$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than El Paso8.7%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than El Paso13%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than El Paso23%28%34%
Average commute45% higher than El Paso34 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than El Paso3.5%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than El Paso0.8%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than El Paso100%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Las Tierras

Under 1832%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6438%
65 and over5.0%
Race and ethnicity
White2.6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black3.4%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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+West ChannelviewChannelview
  2. C-Enchanted CreekArlington
  3. C+MontecruzMission

Questions about Las Tierras

Is Las Tierras a good place to live?

Las Tierras is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 10,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Las Tierras?

Renters in Las Tierras pay a median of $1,230 a month, 15% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $202,000, 9% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Las Tierras?

The closest rated public schools are James P Butler Elementary (elementary, rated B), Ssg Manuel R Puentes (middle, rated A) and Pebble Hills 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 Las Tierras 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.