Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Sandy Creek, El Paso

B+

20th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Sandy Creek is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
3,060
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$223,000
Household income
$79,200
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Sandy Creek

Sandy Creek is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Sandy Creek

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $79,200, 33% higher 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Sandy Creek

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Sandy Creek report card

Each grade compares Sandy Creek 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 $1,190, homes cost 2.8x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $79,200, 2.0% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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 D

    Average commute 25 min, 8.5% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    25% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Sandy Creek compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%14 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Median household income: $79,20033% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 97%8 points higher than El Paso (89%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 58%5 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,19011% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Average commute: 25 min7% higher than El Paso (23 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBenito Martinez ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD0.7 mi
  • BHanks MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.7 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Sandy Creek

Median rent in Sandy Creek is $1,190 a month, 11% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $223,000, 21% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,535 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent11% higher than El Paso$1,190$1,073$1,403
Median home value21% higher than El Paso$223,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than El Paso2.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than El Paso58%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than El Paso75%61%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than El Paso0.7%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso198619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,535
Mortgage payment
$1,221
Property tax
$314
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $223,000 home in Sandy Creek, 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 income33% higher than El Paso$79,200$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than El Paso2.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than El Paso17%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than El Paso31%28%34%
Average commute7% higher than El Paso25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as El Paso8.5%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than El Paso97%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 Sandy Creek

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6434%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black4.5%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. BGreen Valley EstatesNew Braunfels
  2. A-Fern BluffRound Rock
  3. BNorthwest GarlandGarland

Questions about Sandy Creek

Is Sandy Creek a good place to live?

Sandy Creek is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Sandy Creek?

Median rent in Sandy Creek is $1,190 a month, 11% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $223,000, 21% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Sandy Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Benito Martinez Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 Sandy Creek 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.