Neighborhood in El Paso, El Paso County

Living in Ysleta, El Paso

C

61st of 74areas in El Paso
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
El Paso overall: C+

Ysleta is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 43,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 61st of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
43,110
Median rent
$910
Median home value
$119,000
Household income
$42,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in Ysleta

Ysleta is a neighborhood in El Paso with about 43,100 residents, homes built around 1982, a mix of owners and renters and 35% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 61st of 74 areas in El Paso, which grades C+ overall.

Pros of living in Ysleta

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $910, 15% lower than the El Paso median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Ysleta

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Ysleta report card

Each grade compares Ysleta 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 $910, homes cost 2.8x income.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $42,400, 4.2% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 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.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 6.1% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    37% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Ysleta compared with El Paso

Better than El Paso

  • Median rent: $91015% lower than El Paso ($1,073)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x9% lower than El Paso (3.1x)
  • Unemployment rate: 4.2%2 points lower than El Paso (6.0%)

Worse than El Paso

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 12%16 points lower than El Paso (28%)
  • Median household income: $42,40029% lower than El Paso ($59,745)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 37%9 points higher than El Paso (28%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHueco ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD1.1 mi
  • AAlicia R Chacon InternationalMiddle, Ysleta ISD1.2 mi
  • BDel Valle High SchoolHigh, Ysleta ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Ysleta

Median rent in Ysleta is $910 a month, 15% lower than the El Paso median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $119,000, 36% lower than the El Paso median, which means a monthly payment of about $821 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereEl PasoTexas
Median rent15% lower than El Paso$910$1,073$1,403
Median home value36% lower than El Paso$119,000$184,500$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than El Paso2.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than El Paso59%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as El Paso61%61%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as El Paso8.2%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as El Paso198219841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$821
Mortgage payment
$651
Property tax
$169
Median rent, for comparison
$910

Based on a $119,000 home in Ysleta, 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 income29% lower than El Paso$42,400$59,745$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than El Paso4.2%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than El Paso23%18%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than El Paso12%28%34%
Average commute3% lower than El Paso23 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than El Paso6.1%8.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as El Paso1.5%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than El Paso83%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Ysleta

Under 1824%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6436%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White3.5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black1.2%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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. CLa LadrilleraLaredo
  2. C+HarrisburgHouston
  3. C-Basham Number 7 ColoniaMission

Questions about Ysleta

Is Ysleta a good place to live?

Ysleta is a neighborhood in El Paso, TX, home to about 43,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 61st of 74 areas we score in El Paso. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Ysleta?

Median rent in Ysleta is $910 a month, 15% lower than the El Paso median. The median home is worth $119,000, 36% lower than the El Paso median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across El Paso.

What schools serve Ysleta?

The closest rated public schools are Hueco Elementary (elementary, rated B), Alicia R Chacon International (middle, rated A) and Del Valle High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 30 Census block groups closest to the Ysleta 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.