Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County
Living in Vista Real East, El Paso
33rd of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+
Vista Real East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Education levels scores low (19 of 100)
- Health scores low (14 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,970
- Median rent
- $1,220
- Median home value
- $157,000
- Household income
- $72,000
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 88%
What it's like to live in Vista Real East
Vista Real East is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 4,000 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 42% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 33rd of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.
Pros of living in Vista Real East
- 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 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Vista Real East
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Vista Real East report card
Each grade compares Vista Real East 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 $1,220, homes cost 2.2x income.
56 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $72,000, 5.0% unemployed.
46 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.
77 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 289 violent crimes per 100k, 1,341 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
77 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 21 min, 7.7% work from home.
40 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
14% have a bachelor’s degree.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
29% of adults uninsured.
14 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
88% of homes owner-occupied.
76 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
97% of homes have broadband.
67 of 100 vs TX areas
Vista Real East compared with El Paso
Better than El Paso
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%27 points higher than El Paso (61%)
- People below the poverty line: 5.8%13 points lower than El Paso (18%)
- Home value to income: 2.2x29% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
Worse than El Paso
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 79%25 points higher than El Paso (53%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%14 points lower than El Paso (28%)
- Median rent: $1,22014% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BPaso Del Norte Fine Arts AcademyElementary, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
- AMontwood MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.7 mi
- BEl Dorado High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Vista Real East
Median rent in Vista Real East is $1,220 a month, 14% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $49,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $157,000, 15% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,158 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | El Paso | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent14% higher than El Paso | $1,220 | $1,073 | $1,403 |
| Median home value15% lower than El Paso | $157,000 | $184,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income29% lower than El Paso | 2.2x | 3.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than El Paso | 79% | 53% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than El Paso | 88% | 61% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than El Paso | 4.5% | 7.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso | 1997 | 1984 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $859
- Property tax
- $299
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,220
Based on a $157,000 home in Vista Real East, 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
| Measure | Here | El Paso | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income21% higher than El Paso | $72,000 | $59,745 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as El Paso | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line13 points lower than El Paso | 5.8% | 18% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than El Paso | 14% | 28% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than El Paso | 21 min | 23 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points lower than El Paso | 7.7% | 8.9% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than El Paso | 0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than El Paso | 97% | 89% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery low
- TornadoesVery low
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Vista Real East
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in El Paso
- 1A+Vista del Sol EastMedian rent $1,220
- 2APebble Hills ParkMedian rent $1,230
- 3ANorthwest El PasoMedian rent $1,220
- 4AVista Real WestMedian rent $1,490
- 5ASun Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,200
- 6A-Vista Hills ParkMedian rent $1,260
- 7A-Indian Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,230
- 8A-Indian Ridge NorthMedian rent $1,100
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- CMorningside AcresNew Braunfels
- C+Skyscraper ShadowsHouston
- BNorthwest GarlandGarland
Questions about Vista Real East
Is Vista Real East a good place to live?
Vista Real East is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 33rd of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Vista Real East?
Median rent in Vista Real East is $1,220 a month, 14% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $157,000, 15% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.
What schools serve Vista Real East?
The closest rated public schools are Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy (elementary, rated B), Montwood Middle (middle, rated A) and El Dorado High School (high, rated B). 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 Real East 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.