Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Loma Linda, El Paso

C

62nd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Loma Linda is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
1,690
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$160,000
Household income
$71,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Loma Linda

Loma Linda is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 1,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 62nd of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Loma Linda

  • 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Loma Linda

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 16% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 23 for El Paso as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Loma Linda report card

Each grade compares Loma Linda 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 $1,250, homes cost 2.2x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $71,300, 3.6% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 0% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    27% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    82% of homes have broadband.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

Loma Linda compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 2.2x27% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • People below the poverty line: 8.1%10 points lower than El Paso (18%)
  • Median household income: $71,30019% higher than El Paso ($59,745)

Worse than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%17 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%10 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Average commute: 28 min21% higher than El Paso (23 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABill Sybert SchoolElementary, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • ABill Sybert SchoolMiddle, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • BEl Dorado High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Loma Linda

Median rent in Loma Linda is $1,250 a month, 16% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $160,000, 13% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,164 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent16% higher than El Paso$1,250$1,073$1,403
Median home value13% lower than El Paso$160,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than El Paso2.2x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than El Paso63%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than El Paso67%61%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than El Paso5.7%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200319841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,164
Mortgage payment
$876
Property tax
$288
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $160,000 home in Loma Linda, 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 income19% higher than El Paso$71,300$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso3.6%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than El Paso8.1%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than El Paso12%28%34%
Average commute21% higher than El Paso28 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than El Paso0%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than El Paso82%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 Loma Linda

Under 1826%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6447%
65 and over7.9%
Race and ethnicity
White1.3%
Hispanic or Latino98%
Black0%
Asian0%
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. BCheyenneLaredo
  2. C-Central DickinsonDickinson
  3. B+Wildwood SubdivisionHarlingen

Questions about Loma Linda

Is Loma Linda a good place to live?

Loma Linda is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 62nd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Loma Linda?

Median rent in Loma Linda is $1,250 a month, 16% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $160,000, 13% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Loma Linda?

The closest rated public schools are Bill Sybert School (elementary, rated A), Bill Sybert School (middle, rated A) and El Dorado High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Loma Linda 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.