Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in North East, El Paso

C

64th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

North East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 51,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Health scores low (13 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
51,240
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$151,000
Household income
$59,400
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in North East

North East is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 51,200 residents, homes built around 1976, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

Our grade for North East is C. That puts it 64th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in North East

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North East

  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across El Paso.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

North East report card

Each grade compares North 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 $1,160, homes cost 2.5x income.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $59,400, 10% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    50 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.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 7.8% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

North East compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 2.5x17% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%5 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Average commute: 21 min11% lower than El Paso (23 min)

Worse than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%6 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%5 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Unemployment rate: 10%5 points higher than El Paso (6.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BColin L Powell ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD0.3 mi
  • BCanyon Hills MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD1.4 mi
  • BChapin High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in North East

Median rent in North East 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 $151,000, 18% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,059 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent8% higher than El Paso$1,160$1,073$1,403
Median home value18% lower than El Paso$151,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than El Paso2.5x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than El Paso48%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than El Paso56%61%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as El Paso6.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,059
Mortgage payment
$827
Property tax
$232
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $151,000 home in North 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 incomeAbout the same as El Paso$59,400$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than El Paso10%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than El Paso17%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than El Paso22%28%34%
Average commute11% lower than El Paso21 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than El Paso7.8%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso1.7%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than El Paso91%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in North East

Under 1824%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6434%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino67%
Black8.0%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race3.9%

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. CCentral LufkinLufkin
  2. C-Southeast LubbockLubbock
  3. CNorth BaytownBaytown

Questions about North East

Is North East a good place to live?

North East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 51,200 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 64th 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 North East?

Renters in North East pay a median of $1,160 a month, 8% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $151,000, 18% 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 North East?

The closest rated public schools are Colin L Powell Elementary (elementary, rated B), Canyon Hills Middle (middle, rated B) and Chapin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 41 Census block groups closest to the North 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.