Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Southeast El Paso, El Paso

D-

73rd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Southeast El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 19,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (8 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
19,660
Median rent
$770
Median home value
$177,000
Household income
$46,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Southeast El Paso

Southeast El Paso is an area in El Paso with about 19,700 residents, homes built around 1966, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 73rd of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast El Paso

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $770, 28% lower than the El Paso median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast El Paso

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 18% across El Paso.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southeast El Paso report card

Each grade compares Southeast El Paso 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 $770, homes cost 3.8x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $46,300, 7.0% unemployed.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    27 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 6.4% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    40% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast El Paso compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median rent: $77028% lower than El Paso ($1,073)

Worse than El Paso

  • People below the poverty line: 36%18 points higher than El Paso (18%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 40%12 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%11 points lower than El Paso (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASierra Vista Steam AcademyElementary, Socorro ISD0.8 mi
  • ACapt Walter E Clarke MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.9 mi
  • BAmericas High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Southeast El Paso

Median rent in Southeast El Paso is $770 a month, 28% 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 $177,000, 4% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,204 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent28% lower than El Paso$770$1,073$1,403
Median home value4% lower than El Paso$177,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than El Paso3.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than El Paso61%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than El Paso58%61%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than El Paso12%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso196619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,204
Mortgage payment
$969
Property tax
$235
Median rent, for comparison
$770

Based on a $177,000 home in Southeast El Paso, 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 income23% lower than El Paso$46,300$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than El Paso7.0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points higher than El Paso36%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than El Paso17%28%34%
Average commute4% higher than El Paso24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than El Paso6.4%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso2.8%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than El Paso80%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast El Paso

Under 1827%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6433%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White4.3%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Black0.3%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race4.6%

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. DCentral CityCorpus Christi
  2. D-Southeast TempleTemple
  3. D-West BryanBryan

Questions about Southeast El Paso

Is Southeast El Paso a good place to live?

Southeast El Paso covers part of El Paso, TX, home to about 19,700 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 73rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast El Paso?

Median rent in Southeast El Paso is $770 a month, 28% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $177,000, 4% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Southeast El Paso?

The closest rated public schools are Sierra Vista Steam Academy (elementary, rated A), Capt Walter E Clarke Middle (middle, rated A) and Americas High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 21 Census block groups in this part of El Paso that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.