Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Vista de Oro, El Paso

B

41st of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Vista de Oro is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
4,870
Median rent
$1,020
Median home value
$239,000
Household income
$49,300
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
42%
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What it's like to live in Vista de Oro

Vista de Oro is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 41st of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Vista de Oro

  • 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.

Cons of living in Vista de Oro

  • Higher poverty. 36% 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 river flooding, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Vista de Oro report card

Each grade compares Vista de Oro 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 $1,020, homes cost 4.8x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $49,300, 11% unemployed.

    6 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 3.6% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    42% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

Vista de Oro compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Average commute: 19 min18% lower than El Paso (23 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%7 points higher than El Paso (89%)
  • Vacant homes: 2.2%5 points lower than El Paso (7.5%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Home value to income: 4.8x57% higher than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%19 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • People below the poverty line: 36%17 points higher than El Paso (18%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSageland ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD1 mi
  • BBel Air MiddleMiddle, Ysleta ISD0.9 mi
  • ABel Air High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Vista de Oro

Median rent in Vista de Oro is $1,020 a month, 5% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $239,000, 30% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,671 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent5% lower than El Paso$1,020$1,073$1,403
Median home value30% higher than El Paso$239,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income57% higher than El Paso4.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as El Paso53%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than El Paso42%61%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than El Paso2.2%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197819841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,671
Mortgage payment
$1,308
Property tax
$363
Median rent, for comparison
$1,020

Based on a $239,000 home in Vista de Oro, 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 income17% lower than El Paso$49,300$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than El Paso11%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than El Paso36%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than El Paso24%28%34%
Average commute18% lower than El Paso19 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than El Paso3.6%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than El Paso4.8%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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Vista de Oro

Under 1821%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6427%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino80%
Black1.3%
Asian4.4%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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-West PasadenaPasadena
  2. BInland Groves EstatesEdinburg
  3. CSharpstownHouston

Questions about Vista de Oro

Is Vista de Oro a good place to live?

Vista de Oro is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Vista de Oro?

Median rent in Vista de Oro is $1,020 a month, 5% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $239,000, 30% higher than the El Paso median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Vista de Oro?

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

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Vista de Oro 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.