Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in North El Paso, El Paso

B-

48th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 58 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

North El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.9 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.1 mi
Childcare2.3 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
1,190
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$288,000
Household income
$101,200
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in North El Paso

North El Paso is an area in El Paso with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2002), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for North El Paso is B-. That puts it 48th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in North El Paso

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $101,200, 69% higher than the El Paso median.

Cons of living in North El Paso

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,450, 35% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Higher unemployment. 9.9% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across El Paso.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

North El Paso report card

Each grade compares North El Paso with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,450, homes cost 2.9x income.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $101,200, 9.9% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 2.1% work from home.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

North El Paso compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $101,20069% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%18 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%18 points higher than El Paso (28%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,45035% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.9%4 points higher than El Paso (6.0%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%4 points higher than El Paso (7.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BNixon ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD2 mi
  • CRichardson MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD2.1 mi
  • CAndress High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in North El Paso

Median rent in North El Paso is $1,450 a month, 35% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $288,000, 56% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,079 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent35% higher than El Paso$1,450$1,073$1,403
Median home value56% higher than El Paso$288,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than El Paso2.9x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than El Paso52%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than El Paso79%61%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than El Paso11%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200219841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,079
Mortgage payment
$1,576
Property tax
$502
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $288,000 home in North El Paso, 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 income69% higher than El Paso$101,200$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than El Paso9.9%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than El Paso5.9%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points higher than El Paso46%28%34%
Average commute23% lower than El Paso18 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than El Paso2.1%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%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
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North El Paso

Under 1822%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6434%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino50%
Black10%
Asian2.3%
Other or more than one race10%

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+Central OrangeOrange
  2. C+West LubbockLubbock
  3. B-Northwest BeaumontBeaumont

Questions about North El Paso

Is North El Paso a good place to live?

North El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in North El Paso?

Renters in North El Paso pay a median of $1,450 a month, 35% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $288,000, 56% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve North El Paso?

The closest rated public schools are Nixon Elementary (elementary, rated B), Richardson Middle (middle, rated C) and Andress High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of El Paso that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.