Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Vista Hills Park, El Paso

A-

6th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Vista Hills Park is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Home ownership scores low (13 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,870
Median rent
$1,260
Median home value
$268,000
Household income
$82,600
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
19%
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What it's like to live in Vista Hills Park

Vista Hills Park is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 2,900 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly rented (81% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Vista Hills Park is A-. That puts it 6th of 74 areas we grade in El Paso, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Vista Hills Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $82,600, 38% 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Vista Hills Park

  • 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 hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Vista Hills Park report card

Each grade compares Vista Hills Park 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 $1,260, homes cost 3.2x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $82,600, 2.6% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 15 min, 9.0% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    25% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    19% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

Vista Hills Park compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%22 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Median household income: $82,60038% higher than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Average commute: 15 min34% lower than El Paso (23 min)

Worse than El Paso

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 19%42 points lower than El Paso (61%)
  • Median rent: $1,26017% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • 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.

  • AVista Hills ElementaryElementary, Ysleta ISD1.1 mi
  • AYoung Women's Leadership AcademyMiddle, Ysleta ISD1.5 mi
  • AJ M Hanks High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in Vista Hills Park

Median rent in Vista Hills Park 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 $268,000, 45% higher than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,892 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent17% higher than El Paso$1,260$1,073$1,403
Median home value45% higher than El Paso$268,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than El Paso3.2x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points lower than El Paso32%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them42 points lower than El Paso19%61%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than El Paso8.7%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso197719841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,892
Mortgage payment
$1,467
Property tax
$425
Median rent, for comparison
$1,260

Based on a $268,000 home in Vista Hills Park, 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 income38% higher than El Paso$82,600$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than El Paso2.6%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than El Paso12%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as El Paso28%28%34%
Average commute34% lower than El Paso15 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as El Paso9.0%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso2.8%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than El Paso93%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Vista Hills Park

Under 1819%
18 to 3440%
35 to 6434%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White15%
Hispanic or Latino76%
Black6.3%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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. 7A-Indian Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,230
  7. 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100
  8. 9A-EastviewMedian rent $1,150

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Nuevo SantanderMcAllen
  2. A-Central CanyonCanyon
  3. A-West AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about Vista Hills Park

Is Vista Hills Park a good place to live?

Vista Hills Park is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Vista Hills Park?

Renters in Vista Hills Park pay a median of $1,260 a month, 17% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $268,000, 45% 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 Vista Hills Park?

The closest rated public schools are Vista Hills Elementary (elementary, rated A), Young Women's Leadership Academy (middle, rated A) 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 Vista Hills Park 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.