Neighborhood in Socorro, El Paso County

Living in East Socorro, Socorro

F

6th of 6areas in Socorro
Overall score 6 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Socorro overall: C-

East Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.6 mi
Pharmacy2.4 mi
Park1.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.3 mi
Childcare2.6 mi
Library3.5 mi

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

Population
1,270
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$223,000
Household income
$58,400
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in East Socorro

East Socorro is an area in Socorro with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 46% of households with children.

Our grade for East Socorro is F. That puts it 6th of 6 areas we grade in Socorro, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in East Socorro

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in East Socorro

  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Socorro.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

East Socorro report card

Each grade compares East Socorro 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 $1,110, homes cost 3.8x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $58,400, 4.2% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 262 violent crimes per 100k, 713 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 19% work from home.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    5.3% have a bachelor’s degree.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    37% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    80% of homes have broadband.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

East Socorro compared with Socorro

Better than Socorro

  • Average commute: 25 min8% lower than Socorro (27 min)
  • Median household income: $58,4007% higher than Socorro ($54,744)

Worse than Socorro

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%30 points higher than Socorro (53%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x45% higher than Socorro (2.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%15 points lower than Socorro (82%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDesert Wind ElementaryElementary, Socorro ISD0.8 mi
  • CDesert Wind ElementaryMiddle, Socorro ISD0.8 mi
  • AClint ISD Early College AcademyHigh, Clint ISD3.5 mi

Cost of living in East Socorro

Median rent in East Socorro is $1,110 a month, 8% higher than the Socorro median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $223,000, 54% higher than the Socorro median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,356 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSocorroTexas
Median rent8% higher than Socorro$1,110$1,032$1,403
Median home value54% higher than Socorro$223,000$144,500$283,800
Home value to income45% higher than Socorro3.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points higher than Socorro84%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Socorro67%82%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Socorro7.4%5.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Socorro200420001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,356
Mortgage payment
$1,221
Property tax
$135
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $223,000 home in East Socorro, 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

MeasureHereSocorroTexas
Median household income7% higher than Socorro$58,400$54,744$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Socorro4.2%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Socorro34%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Socorro5.3%13%34%
Average commute8% lower than Socorro25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than Socorro19%6.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Socorro0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points lower than Socorro80%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 East Socorro

Under 1826%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White5.0%
Hispanic or Latino95%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Socorro

  1. 1CNorth SocorroMedian rent $990
  2. 2CSouthwest SocorroMedian rent $760
  3. 3C-Northwest SocorroMedian rent $1,310
  4. 4D+Central SocorroMedian rent $1,120
  5. 5D-South SocorroMedian rent $850

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FGroveland TerraceHouston
  2. FEast HoustonHouston
  3. FSettegastHouston

Questions about East Socorro

Is East Socorro a good place to live?

East Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on schools and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in East Socorro?

Renters in East Socorro pay a median of $1,110 a month, 8% higher than the Socorro median. The median home is worth $223,000, 54% higher than the Socorro median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Socorro.

What schools serve East Socorro?

The closest rated public schools are Desert Wind Elementary (elementary, rated C), Desert Wind Elementary (middle, rated C) 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 1 Census block group in this part of Socorro 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.