Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Vista Real West, El Paso

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4th of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Vista Real West is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
4,330
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$154,000
Household income
$76,700
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Vista Real West

Vista Real West is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 4,300 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 39% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Vista Real West

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Vista Real West

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,490, 39% 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 Real West report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,490, homes cost 2.0x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $76,700, 5.2% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    81 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 14% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    24% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Vista Real West compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 13%40 points lower than El Paso (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%21 points higher than El Paso (61%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x35% lower than El Paso (3.1x)

Worse than El Paso

  • Median rent: $1,49039% higher than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Average commute: 24 min3% higher than El Paso (23 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BElfida Chavez ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • AMontwood MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.3 mi
  • BEl Dorado High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Vista Real West

Median rent in Vista Real West is $1,490 a month, 39% higher than the El Paso median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $154,000, 17% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,189 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent39% higher than El Paso$1,490$1,073$1,403
Median home value17% lower than El Paso$154,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than El Paso2.0x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points lower than El Paso13%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than El Paso82%61%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than El Paso2.8%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso199619841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,189
Mortgage payment
$843
Property tax
$346
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $154,000 home in Vista Real West, 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 income28% higher than El Paso$76,700$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as El Paso5.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than El Paso7.5%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than El Paso35%28%34%
Average commute3% higher than El Paso24 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than El Paso14%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso3.0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than El Paso97%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery low
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Vista Real West

Under 1828%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6439%
65 and over9.5%
Race and ethnicity
White9.8%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.0%

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. 5ASun Ridge SouthMedian rent $1,200
  5. 6A-Vista Hills ParkMedian rent $1,260
  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-Fairmont ParkLa Porte
  2. A-The RidgeLubbock
  3. AThe MeadowsEdinburg

Questions about Vista Real West

Is Vista Real West a good place to live?

Vista Real West is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Vista Real West?

Median rent in Vista Real West is $1,490 a month, 39% higher than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $154,000, 17% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Vista Real West?

The closest rated public schools are Elfida Chavez Elementary (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 West 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.