Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso

C+

57th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 52 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

San Jacinto Plaza is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 57th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
9,140
Median rent
$780
Median home value
$172,000
Household income
$36,200
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
17%
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What it's like to live in San Jacinto Plaza

San Jacinto Plaza is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 9,100 residents, older homes (median year built 1945), mostly rented (83% of homes) and 22% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 57th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in San Jacinto Plaza

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $780, 27% lower than the El Paso median.
  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in San Jacinto Plaza

  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across El Paso.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.0% across El Paso.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

San Jacinto Plaza report card

Each grade compares San Jacinto Plaza 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 $780, homes cost 4.7x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $36,200, 11% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 22 min, 15% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    17% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

San Jacinto Plaza compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median rent: $78027% lower than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%10 points higher than El Paso (2.2%)
  • Average commute: 22 min5% lower than El Paso (23 min)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 17%44 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Home value to income: 4.7x53% higher than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Median household income: $36,20039% lower than El Paso ($59,745)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALamar ElementaryElementary, El Paso ISD1.2 mi
  • BWiggs MiddleMiddle, El Paso ISD1.1 mi
  • AEl Paso High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in San Jacinto Plaza

Median rent in San Jacinto Plaza is $780 a month, 27% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $31,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $172,000, 7% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,226 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent27% lower than El Paso$780$1,073$1,403
Median home value7% lower than El Paso$172,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income53% higher than El Paso4.7x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as El Paso54%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them44 points lower than El Paso17%61%63%
Vacant homes10 points higher than El Paso17%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso194519841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,226
Mortgage payment
$941
Property tax
$284
Median rent, for comparison
$780

Based on a $172,000 home in San Jacinto Plaza, 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 income39% lower than El Paso$36,200$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than El Paso11%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than El Paso34%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as El Paso28%28%34%
Average commute5% lower than El Paso22 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than El Paso15%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than El Paso12%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than El Paso78%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
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in San Jacinto Plaza

Under 1815%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6438%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino83%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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-Vista de Las ColinasEdinburg
  2. B-Queen's Ridge EstatesEdinburg
  3. C+Central HarlingenHarlingen

Questions about San Jacinto Plaza

Is San Jacinto Plaza a good place to live?

San Jacinto Plaza is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 9,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 57th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in San Jacinto Plaza?

Median rent in San Jacinto Plaza is $780 a month, 27% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $172,000, 7% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 4.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve San Jacinto Plaza?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wiggs Middle (middle, rated B) and El Paso High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 12 Census block groups closest to the San Jacinto Plaza 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.