Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Pebble Hills South, El Paso

B+

24th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Pebble Hills South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
2,030
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$164,000
Household income
$75,200
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Pebble Hills South

Pebble Hills South is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for Pebble Hills South is B+. That puts it 24th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Pebble Hills South

  • 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 Pebble Hills South

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,440, 34% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Pebble Hills South report card

Each grade compares Pebble Hills South 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 $1,440, homes cost 2.2x income.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $75,200, 4.6% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 8.3% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Pebble Hills South compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%17 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Home value to income: 2.2x29% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Median household income: $75,20026% higher than El Paso ($59,745)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,44034% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%11 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • 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.

  • AGlen Cove ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD0.6 mi
  • BHanks MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.8 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Pebble Hills South

Median rent in Pebble Hills South is $1,440 a month, 34% 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 $164,000, 11% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,225 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent34% higher than El Paso$1,440$1,073$1,403
Median home value11% lower than El Paso$164,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than El Paso2.2x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than El Paso52%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than El Paso77%61%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than El Paso0%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,225
Mortgage payment
$898
Property tax
$327
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $164,000 home in Pebble Hills South, 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 income26% higher than El Paso$75,200$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than El Paso4.6%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than El Paso9.5%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than El Paso17%28%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as El Paso23 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as El Paso8.3%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than El Paso95%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Pebble Hills South

Under 1816%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6436%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White5.5%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black1.3%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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. B-Las AmericasLaredo
  2. C+Skyscraper ShadowsHouston
  3. BSoutheast HoustonHouston

Questions about Pebble Hills South

Is Pebble Hills South a good place to live?

Pebble Hills South is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 24th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Pebble Hills South?

Renters in Pebble Hills South pay a median of $1,440 a month, 34% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $164,000, 11% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Pebble Hills South?

The closest rated public schools are Glen Cove Elementary (elementary, rated A), Hanks 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 2 Census block groups closest to the Pebble Hills South 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.