Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Southview, El Paso

B+

19th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Southview is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
2,850
Median rent
$1,680
Median home value
$419,000
Household income
$120,000
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Southview

Southview is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 19th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Southview

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $120,000, 101% higher than the El Paso median.
  • 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 Southview

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,680, 57% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southview report card

Each grade compares Southview with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,680, homes cost 3.5x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $120,000, 4.2% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 31% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    56% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Southview compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $120,000101% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 56%28 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.4%18 points lower than El Paso (18%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,68057% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%10 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Home value to income: 3.5x13% higher than El Paso (3.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALoma VerdeElementary, Socorro ISD0.1 mi
  • AAlicia R Chacon InternationalMiddle, Ysleta ISD1.7 mi
  • BAmericas High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Southview

Median rent in Southview is $1,680 a month, 57% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $67,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $419,000, 127% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,860 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent57% higher than El Paso$1,680$1,073$1,403
Median home value127% higher than El Paso$419,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than El Paso3.5x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than El Paso63%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than El Paso66%61%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as El Paso6.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso200419841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,860
Mortgage payment
$2,293
Property tax
$567
Median rent, for comparison
$1,680

Based on a $419,000 home in Southview, 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 income101% higher than El Paso$120,000$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso4.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line18 points lower than El Paso0.4%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than El Paso56%28%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as El Paso23 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home22 points higher than El Paso31%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than El Paso99%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southview

Under 1824%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6436%
65 and over7.1%
Race and ethnicity
White1.7%
Hispanic or Latino71%
Black0%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race14%

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. BEast MansfieldMansfield
  2. B+The LinksTimberwood Park
  3. B+Settlers CrossingRound Rock

Questions about Southview

Is Southview a good place to live?

Southview is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 19th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southview?

Median rent in Southview is $1,680 a month, 57% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $419,000, 127% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Southview?

The closest rated public schools are Loma Verde (elementary, rated A), Alicia R Chacon International (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 is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Southview 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.