Neighborhood in San Elizario, El Paso County

Living in Southeast San Elizario, San Elizario

D-

3rd of 3areas in San Elizario
Overall score 13 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Elizario overall: D-

Southeast San Elizario covers part of San Elizario, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in San Elizario. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy2.9 mi
Park0.9 mi
Cafe2.3 mi
Restaurant1.4 mi
Gym2.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.3 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library7.9 mi

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

Population
1,990
Median rent
$1,190
Median home value
$162,000
Household income
$59,700
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Southeast San Elizario

Southeast San Elizario is an area in San Elizario with about 2,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 77% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast San Elizario is D-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in San Elizario, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast San Elizario

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Southeast San Elizario

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,190, 30% higher than the San Elizario median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Southeast San Elizario report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 B-

    Median rent $1,190, homes cost 2.7x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $59,700, 2.0% unemployed.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    21 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

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 38 min, 6.3% work from home.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    39% of adults uninsured.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast San Elizario compared with San Elizario

Better than San Elizario

  • People below the poverty line: 12%14 points lower than San Elizario (26%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%10 points higher than San Elizario (89%)
  • Median household income: $59,70019% higher than San Elizario ($49,977)

Worse than San Elizario

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%32 points higher than San Elizario (31%)
  • Median rent: $1,19030% higher than San Elizario ($917)
  • Home value to income: 2.7x23% higher than San Elizario (2.2x)

Closest public schools

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

  • DJosefa L Sambrano ElementaryElementary, San Elizario ISD0.9 mi
  • BClint J H SchoolMiddle, Clint ISD2.7 mi
  • DSan Elizario High SchoolHigh, San Elizario ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Southeast San Elizario

Median rent in Southeast San Elizario is $1,190 a month, 30% higher than the San Elizario median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $162,000, 47% higher than the San Elizario median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,066 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan ElizarioTexas
Median rent30% higher than San Elizario$1,190$917$1,403
Median home value47% higher than San Elizario$162,000$110,400$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than San Elizario2.7x2.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points higher than San Elizario62%31%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than San Elizario73%68%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than San Elizario3.2%9.2%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Elizario201220011992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,066
Mortgage payment
$887
Property tax
$179
Median rent, for comparison
$1,190

Based on a $162,000 home in Southeast 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 income19% higher than San Elizario$59,700$49,977$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than San Elizario2.0%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than San Elizario12%26%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than San Elizario13%5.7%34%
Average commute11% higher than San Elizario38 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Elizario6.3%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than San Elizario0.7%4.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than San Elizario100%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast San Elizario

Under 1844%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6426%
65 and over4.1%
Race and ethnicity
White8.8%
Hispanic or Latino85%
Black6.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Elizario

  1. 1DCentral San ElizarioMedian rent $950
  2. 2DNorth San ElizarioMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-TimberwoodHumble
  2. D-Estates at Tour 18Atascocita
  3. D-Villa VistaSeguin

Questions about Southeast San Elizario

Is Southeast San Elizario a good place to live?

Southeast San Elizario covers part of San Elizario, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in San Elizario. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

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

Renters in Southeast San Elizario pay a median of $1,190 a month, 30% higher than the San Elizario median. The median home is worth $162,000, 47% higher than the San Elizario median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.2x across San Elizario.

What schools serve Southeast San Elizario?

The closest rated public schools are Josefa L Sambrano Elementary (elementary, rated D), Clint J H School (middle, rated B) and San Elizario High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.