Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Upper Valley, El Paso

B-

43rd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 64 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Upper Valley is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 30,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
30,190
Median rent
$1,260
Median home value
$316,000
Household income
$97,500
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Upper Valley

Upper Valley is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 30,200 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 40% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 43rd of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Upper Valley

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,500, 63% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Upper Valley

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,260, 17% higher than the El Paso median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Upper Valley report card

Each grade compares Upper Valley 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 $1,260, homes cost 3.2x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $97,500, 3.8% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    47 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.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 24 min, 9.6% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    21% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

Upper Valley compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median household income: $97,50063% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%17 points higher than El Paso (28%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%17 points higher than El Paso (61%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,26017% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%2 points higher than El Paso (53%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x5% higher than El Paso (3.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDon Haskins Pk-8Elementary, El Paso ISD0.9 mi
  • CDon Haskins Pk-8Middle, El Paso ISD0.9 mi
  • BFranklin High SchoolHigh, El Paso ISD3.1 mi

Cost of living in Upper Valley

Median rent in Upper Valley is $1,260 a month, 17% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $316,000, 71% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,272 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent17% higher than El Paso$1,260$1,073$1,403
Median home value71% higher than El Paso$316,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than El Paso3.2x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than El Paso56%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than El Paso77%61%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than El Paso4.6%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso199019841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,272
Mortgage payment
$1,730
Property tax
$543
Median rent, for comparison
$1,260

Based on a $316,000 home in Upper Valley, 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 income63% higher than El Paso$97,500$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso3.8%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than El Paso12%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points higher than El Paso45%28%34%
Average commute4% higher than El Paso24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as El Paso9.6%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than El Paso1.1%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than El Paso96%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Upper Valley

Under 1827%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6439%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White22%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
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. BCentral SchertzSchertz
  2. B-West ArlingtonArlington
  3. C+Central Harker HeightsHarker Heights

Questions about Upper Valley

Is Upper Valley a good place to live?

Upper Valley is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 30,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 43rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in Upper Valley?

Median rent in Upper Valley is $1,260 a month, 17% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $316,000, 71% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Upper Valley?

The closest rated public schools are Don Haskins Pk-8 (elementary, rated C), Don Haskins Pk-8 (middle, rated C) and Franklin High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 18 Census block groups closest to the Upper Valley 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.