Neighborhood in San Elizario, El Paso County

Living in North San Elizario, San Elizario

D

2nd of 3areas in San Elizario
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Elizario overall: D-

North San Elizario covers part of San Elizario, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in San Elizario. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library4.9 mi

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

Population
1,720
Median rent
$1,140
Median home value
$154,000
Household income
$65,900
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in North San Elizario

North San Elizario is an area in San Elizario with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 77% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in San Elizario, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in North San Elizario

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $65,900, 32% higher than the San Elizario median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North San Elizario

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,140, 24% higher than the San Elizario median.
  • Higher unemployment. 6.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.4% across San Elizario.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

North San Elizario report card

Each grade compares North San Elizario 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 $1,140, homes cost 2.3x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $65,900, 6.5% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 12% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    35% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

North San Elizario compared with San Elizario

Better than San Elizario

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%30 points higher than San Elizario (5.7%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%15 points higher than San Elizario (68%)
  • Median household income: $65,90032% higher than San Elizario ($49,977)

Worse than San Elizario

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%69 points higher than San Elizario (31%)
  • Median rent: $1,14024% higher than San Elizario ($917)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%4 points lower than San Elizario (4.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DL G Alarcon ElementaryElementary, San Elizario ISD1.3 mi
  • BAnn M Garcia-Enriquez MiddleMiddle, San Elizario ISD1.1 mi
  • AClint ISD Early College AcademyHigh, Clint ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in North San Elizario

Median rent in North San Elizario is $1,140 a month, 24% higher than the San Elizario median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $154,000, 39% higher than the San Elizario median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,043 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan ElizarioTexas
Median rent24% higher than San Elizario$1,140$917$1,403
Median home value39% higher than San Elizario$154,000$110,400$283,800
Home value to income6% higher than San Elizario2.3x2.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent69 points higher than San Elizario100%31%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than San Elizario83%68%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than San Elizario3.2%9.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Elizario199920011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,043
Mortgage payment
$843
Property tax
$201
Median rent, for comparison
$1,140

Based on a $154,000 home in North San Elizario, 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

MeasureHereSan ElizarioTexas
Median household income32% higher than San Elizario$65,900$49,977$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than San Elizario6.5%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than San Elizario27%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points higher than San Elizario35%5.7%34%
Average commute12% lower than San Elizario30 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than San Elizario12%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than San Elizario0%4.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than San Elizario87%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North San Elizario

Under 1842%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6435%
65 and over6.2%
Race and ethnicity
White5.3%
Hispanic or Latino71%
Black23%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Elizario

  1. 1DCentral San ElizarioMedian rent $950
  2. 3D-Southeast San ElizarioMedian rent $1,190

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Rustling OaksHouston
  2. DThe LinksEdinburg
  3. D+Central Southwest HoustonHouston

Questions about North San Elizario

Is North San Elizario a good place to live?

North San Elizario covers part of San Elizario, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in San Elizario. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North San Elizario?

Median rent in North San Elizario is $1,140 a month, 24% higher than the San Elizario median. The median home is worth $154,000, 39% higher than the San Elizario median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 2.2x across San Elizario.

What schools serve North San Elizario?

The closest rated public schools are L G Alarcon Elementary (elementary, rated D), Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle (middle, rated B) and Clint ISD Early College Academy (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of San Elizario 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.