Neighborhood in Homestead Meadows North, El Paso County

Living in Southwest Homestead Meadows North, Homestead Meadows North

D-

3rd of 3areas in Homestead Meadows North
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Homestead Meadows North overall: D-

Southwest Homestead Meadows North covers part of Homestead Meadows North, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Homestead Meadows North. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe2.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
1,530
Median rent
$1,580
Median home value
$207,000
Household income
$49,600
Average commute
45 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Homestead Meadows North

Southwest Homestead Meadows North is an area in Homestead Meadows North with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 67% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 3 areas in Homestead Meadows North, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Homestead Meadows North

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Southwest Homestead Meadows North

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,580, 83% higher than the Homestead Meadows North median.
  • Higher unemployment. 39% of the labor force is out of work, against 11% across Homestead Meadows North.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 45 minutes, against 37 for Homestead Meadows North as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Homestead Meadows North report card

Each grade compares Southwest Homestead Meadows North 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 $1,580, homes cost 4.2x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $49,600, 39% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 45 min, 0% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    0% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    79% of homes have broadband.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Homestead Meadows North compared with Homestead Meadows North

Better than Homestead Meadows North

  • Vacant homes: 0%8 points lower than Homestead Meadows North (8.2%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 6.7%5 points higher than Homestead Meadows North (2.1%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%4 points lower than Homestead Meadows North (34%)

Worse than Homestead Meadows North

  • Median rent: $1,58083% higher than Homestead Meadows North ($865)
  • Unemployment rate: 39%28 points higher than Homestead Meadows North (11%)
  • Home value to income: 4.2x37% higher than Homestead Meadows North (3.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMontana Vista ElementaryElementary, Clint ISD2.1 mi
  • BEast Montana MiddleMiddle, Clint ISD2.5 mi
  • BMountain View High SchoolHigh, Clint ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Homestead Meadows North

Median rent in Southwest Homestead Meadows North is $1,580 a month, 83% higher than the Homestead Meadows North median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $207,000, 7% higher than the Homestead Meadows North median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,533 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHomestead Meadows NorthTexas
Median rent83% higher than Homestead Meadows North$1,580$865$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Homestead Meadows North$207,000$192,800$283,800
Home value to income37% higher than Homestead Meadows North4.2x3.1x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Homestead Meadows North84%87%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Homestead Meadows North0%8.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Homestead Meadows North199919961992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,533
Mortgage payment
$1,133
Property tax
$400
Median rent, for comparison
$1,580

Based on a $207,000 home in Southwest Homestead Meadows North, 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

MeasureHereHomestead Meadows NorthTexas
Median household income21% lower than Homestead Meadows North$49,600$63,088$78,476
Unemployment rate28 points higher than Homestead Meadows North39%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Homestead Meadows North23%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Homestead Meadows North0%11%34%
Average commute21% higher than Homestead Meadows North45 min37 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Homestead Meadows North0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Homestead Meadows North6.7%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Homestead Meadows North79%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Homestead Meadows North

Under 1845%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6433%
65 and over7.0%
Race and ethnicity
White1.4%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black0%
Asian1.4%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Homestead Meadows North

  1. 1C-Central Homestead Meadows NorthMedian rent $870
  2. 2D+North Homestead Meadows North

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Que Pasa Acres ColoniaLa Homa
  2. D+Santa RitaLaredo
  3. C-Corina LaneEdinburg

Questions about Southwest Homestead Meadows North

Is Southwest Homestead Meadows North a good place to live?

Southwest Homestead Meadows North covers part of Homestead Meadows North, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Homestead Meadows North. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Homestead Meadows North?

Median rent in Southwest Homestead Meadows North is $1,580 a month, 83% higher than the Homestead Meadows North median. The median home is worth $207,000, 7% higher than the Homestead Meadows North median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Homestead Meadows North.

What schools serve Southwest Homestead Meadows North?

The closest rated public schools are Montana Vista Elementary (elementary, rated B), East Montana Middle (middle, rated B) and Mountain View High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Homestead Meadows North that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.