Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Montana East, El Paso

D+

68th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Montana East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
3,100
Median rent
$1,470
Median home value
$155,000
Household income
$62,100
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Montana East

Montana East is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), a mix of owners and renters and 58% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 68th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Montana East

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Montana East

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,470, 37% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.8% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across El Paso.

Montana East report card

Each grade compares Montana East 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 $1,470, homes cost 2.5x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $62,100, 9.8% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 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.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 1.6% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

Montana East compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 2.5x19% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%2 points higher than El Paso (89%)
  • Median household income: $62,1004% higher than El Paso ($59,745)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,47037% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%10 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%4 points higher than El Paso (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJane A Hambric SchoolElementary, Socorro ISD0.4 mi
  • BJane A Hambric SchoolMiddle, Socorro ISD0.4 mi
  • BEl Dorado High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Montana East

Median rent in Montana East is $1,470 a month, 37% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $59,000 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 $1,037 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent37% higher than El Paso$1,470$1,073$1,403
Median home value16% lower than El Paso$155,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than El Paso2.5x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than El Paso55%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as El Paso61%61%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as El Paso6.9%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200319841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,037
Mortgage payment
$848
Property tax
$189
Median rent, for comparison
$1,470

Based on a $155,000 home in Montana East, 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 income4% higher than El Paso$62,100$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than El Paso9.8%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as El Paso19%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points lower than El Paso18%28%34%
Average commute8% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than El Paso1.6%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 Paso91%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Montana East

Under 1829%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6436%
65 and over9.7%
Race and ethnicity
White6.2%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black2.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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 MissionMission
  2. C-Northwest SocorroSocorro
  3. C-Hacienda RinconMcAllen

Questions about Montana East

Is Montana East a good place to live?

Montana East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 68th 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 Montana East?

Median rent in Montana East is $1,470 a month, 37% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $155,000, 16% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Montana East?

The closest rated public schools are Jane A Hambric School (elementary, rated B), Jane A Hambric School (middle, rated B) 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Montana East 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.