Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia, El Paso

A-

16th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.5 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe2.2 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
1,960
Median rent
$1,020
Median home value
$259,000
Household income
$129,500
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 51% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 16th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $129,500, 117% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia report card

Each grade compares Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,020, homes cost 2.0x income.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $129,500, 1.2% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    37 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 2.0% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $129,500117% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 18%35 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%27 points higher than El Paso (61%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Vacant homes: 11%3 points higher than El Paso (7.5%)
  • Average commute: 25 min8% higher than El Paso (23 min)
  • 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.

  • BGonzalo and Sofia Garcia ElementaryElementary, Canutillo ISD0.8 mi
  • BJose J Alderete MiddleMiddle, Canutillo ISD2.4 mi
  • CCanutillo High SchoolHigh, Canutillo ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

Median rent in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia is $1,020 a month, 5% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $259,000, 40% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,930 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent5% lower than El Paso$1,020$1,073$1,403
Median home value40% higher than El Paso$259,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than El Paso2.0x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points lower than El Paso18%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than El Paso88%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than El Paso11%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,930
Mortgage payment
$1,418
Property tax
$513
Median rent, for comparison
$1,020

Based on a $259,000 home in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia, 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 income117% higher than El Paso$129,500$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than El Paso1.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than El Paso6.6%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than El Paso52%28%34%
Average commute8% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than El Paso2.0%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

Under 1834%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6448%
65 and over6.3%
Race and ethnicity
White8.8%
Hispanic or Latino86%
Black0%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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. A-Cedar MeadowsAtascocita
  2. B+South Harker HeightsHarker Heights
  3. A-Emerald Forest GardensOdessa

Questions about Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia

Is Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia a good place to live?

Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia?

Median rent in Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia is $1,020 a month, 5% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $259,000, 40% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia?

The closest rated public schools are Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary (elementary, rated B), Jose J Alderete 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Prado Verde Addition Number 1 Colonia 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.