Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Marty Robbins South, El Paso

B+

28th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Marty Robbins South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 10,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
10,360
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$155,000
Household income
$60,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Marty Robbins South

Marty Robbins South is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 10,400 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Marty Robbins South is B+. That puts it 28th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Marty Robbins South

  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Marty Robbins South

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

Marty Robbins South report card

Each grade compares Marty Robbins 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 $1,160, homes cost 2.6x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $60,400, 8.3% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 5.6% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    27% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

Marty Robbins South compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%15 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 9.3%9 points lower than El Paso (18%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x17% lower than El Paso (3.1x)

Worse than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%5 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Average commute: 26 min9% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • Median rent: $1,1608% higher than El Paso ($1,073)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASierra Vista Steam AcademyElementary, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
  • ACapt Walter E Clarke MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
  • BAmericas High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Marty Robbins South

Median rent in Marty Robbins South is $1,160 a month, 8% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $155,000, 16% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,176 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent8% higher than El Paso$1,160$1,073$1,403
Median home value16% lower than El Paso$155,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than El Paso2.6x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than El Paso49%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than El Paso76%61%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than El Paso0.9%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso199019841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,176
Mortgage payment
$848
Property tax
$328
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $155,000 home in Marty Robbins 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 incomeAbout the same as El Paso$60,400$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than El Paso8.3%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than El Paso9.3%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than El Paso24%28%34%
Average commute9% higher than El Paso26 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than El Paso5.6%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than El Paso1.2%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as El Paso89%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Marty Robbins South

Under 1821%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6439%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White3.8%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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. B-Pecan AcresLaredo
  2. BHeritage MeadowsKaty
  3. B+The EmbersMcAllen

Questions about Marty Robbins South

Is Marty Robbins South a good place to live?

Marty Robbins South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 10,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Marty Robbins South?

Renters in Marty Robbins South pay a median of $1,160 a month, 8% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $155,000, 16% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Marty Robbins South?

The closest rated public schools are Sierra Vista Steam Academy (elementary, rated A), Capt Walter E Clarke Middle (middle, rated A) and Americas High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Marty Robbins 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.