Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Northwest El Paso, El Paso

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3rd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Northwest El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.1 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
3,160
Median rent
$1,220
Median home value
$395,000
Household income
$127,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in Northwest El Paso

Northwest El Paso is an area in El Paso with about 3,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest El Paso

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $127,500, 113% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest El Paso

  • 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.

Northwest El Paso report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B+

    Median rent $1,220, homes cost 3.1x income.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $127,500, 3.0% unemployed.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    58 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 23% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest El Paso compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%49 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Median household income: $127,500113% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 12%42 points lower than El Paso (53%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Average commute: 28 min20% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • Median rent: $1,22014% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than El Paso (2.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACongressman Silvestre & Carolina SchoolElementary, Canutillo ISD0.9 mi
  • BBrown MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD1.3 mi
  • CCanutillo High SchoolHigh, Canutillo ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Northwest El Paso

Median rent in Northwest El Paso is $1,220 a month, 14% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $395,000, 114% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,815 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent14% higher than El Paso$1,220$1,073$1,403
Median home value114% higher than El Paso$395,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as El Paso3.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points lower than El Paso12%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than El Paso59%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than El Paso4.9%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso201419841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,815
Mortgage payment
$2,162
Property tax
$653
Median rent, for comparison
$1,220

Based on a $395,000 home in Northwest 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 income113% higher than El Paso$127,500$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than El Paso3.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points lower than El Paso1.9%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher49 points higher than El Paso77%28%34%
Average commute20% higher than El Paso28 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than El Paso23%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 floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest El Paso

Under 1817%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6452%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White28%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Black0%
Asian6.6%
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. 4AVista Real WestMedian rent $1,490
  4. 5ASun Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,200
  5. 6A-Vista Hills ParkMedian rent $1,260
  6. 7A-Indian Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,230
  7. 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100
  8. 9A-EastviewMedian rent $1,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Hidden LakesLeague City
  2. A-Northwest SchertzSchertz
  3. A-Oak MeadowSan Antonio

Questions about Northwest El Paso

Is Northwest El Paso a good place to live?

Northwest El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

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

Median rent in Northwest El Paso is $1,220 a month, 14% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $395,000, 114% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Northwest El Paso?

The closest rated public schools are Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (elementary, rated A), Brown Middle (middle, rated B) and Canutillo 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.