Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Pebble Brook, El Paso

B

39th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Pebble Brook is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
2,580
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$171,000
Household income
$49,200
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
28%
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What it's like to live in Pebble Brook

Pebble Brook is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly rented (72% of homes) and 44% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 39th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Pebble Brook

  • 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Pebble Brook

  • Higher poverty. 29% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across El Paso.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Pebble Brook report card

Each grade compares Pebble Brook 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 $980, homes cost 3.5x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $49,200, 6.8% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 24 min, 5.7% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    28% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    28% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Pebble Brook compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%25 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Vacant homes: 2.0%6 points lower than El Paso (7.5%)
  • Median rent: $9809% lower than El Paso ($1,073)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%32 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 29%10 points higher than El Paso (18%)
  • Median household income: $49,20018% lower than El Paso ($59,745)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRobbin E L Washington International ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD0.2 mi
  • BEastwood MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD1.2 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Pebble Brook

Median rent in Pebble Brook is $980 a month, 9% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $171,000, 7% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,219 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent9% lower than El Paso$980$1,073$1,403
Median home value7% lower than El Paso$171,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than El Paso3.5x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points lower than El Paso29%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than El Paso28%61%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than El Paso2.0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197919841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,219
Mortgage payment
$936
Property tax
$283
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $171,000 home in Pebble Brook, 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 income18% lower than El Paso$49,200$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as El Paso6.8%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than El Paso29%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than El Paso22%28%34%
Average commute4% higher than El Paso24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than El Paso5.7%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso1.5%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than El Paso92%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 Pebble Brook

Under 1830%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6433%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino87%
Black0%
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. BLos EbanosBrownsville
  2. CSugar Creek EstatesPharr
  3. B+Del SolMcAllen

Questions about Pebble Brook

Is Pebble Brook a good place to live?

Pebble Brook is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Pebble Brook?

Median rent in Pebble Brook is $980 a month, 9% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $171,000, 7% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Pebble Brook?

The closest rated public schools are Robbin E L Washington International Elementary (elementary, rated B), Eastwood Middle (middle, rated B) and J M Hanks High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Pebble Brook 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.