Neighborhood in Socorro, El Paso County

Living in Northwest Socorro, Socorro

C-

3rd of 6areas in Socorro
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Socorro overall: C-

Northwest Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.0 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
2,210
Median rent
$1,310
Median home value
$150,000
Household income
$46,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
69%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Socorro

Northwest Socorro is an area in Socorro with about 2,200 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (69%) and 30% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 6 areas in Socorro, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Socorro

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Socorro

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,310, 27% higher than the Socorro median.
  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 21% across Socorro.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Socorro report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B

    Median rent $1,310, homes cost 3.2x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $46,700, 3.6% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 11% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    17% have a bachelor’s degree.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    38% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    69% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Socorro compared with Socorro

Better than Socorro

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 35%19 points lower than Socorro (53%)
  • Average commute: 22 min17% lower than Socorro (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 17%4 points higher than Socorro (13%)

Worse than Socorro

  • People below the poverty line: 34%13 points higher than Socorro (21%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%13 points lower than Socorro (82%)
  • Median rent: $1,31027% higher than Socorro ($1,032)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEscontrias Steam AcademyElementary, Socorro ISD0.5 mi
  • ASalvador Sanchez MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.9 mi
  • BSocorro High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Socorro

Median rent in Northwest Socorro is $1,310 a month, 27% higher than the Socorro median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $150,000, about the same as the Socorro median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,092 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSocorroTexas
Median rent27% higher than Socorro$1,310$1,032$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Socorro$150,000$144,500$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Socorro3.2x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Socorro35%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Socorro69%82%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Socorro4.6%5.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Socorro199320001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,092
Mortgage payment
$821
Property tax
$271
Median rent, for comparison
$1,310

Based on a $150,000 home in Northwest 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 income15% lower than Socorro$46,700$54,744$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Socorro3.6%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Socorro34%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Socorro17%13%34%
Average commute17% lower than Socorro22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Socorro11%6.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Socorro0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Socorro89%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Socorro

Under 1829%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6428%
65 and over27%
Race and ethnicity
White1.1%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Black0%
Asian4.7%
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. 4D+Central SocorroMedian rent $1,120
  4. 5D-South SocorroMedian rent $850
  5. 6FEast SocorroMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DWayside VillageHouston
  2. D+Southwest Mineral WellsMineral Wells
  3. CSoutheast BrownsvilleBrownsville

Questions about Northwest Socorro

Is Northwest Socorro a good place to live?

Northwest Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Socorro?

Median rent in Northwest Socorro is $1,310 a month, 27% higher than the Socorro median. The median home is worth $150,000, 4% higher than the Socorro median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Socorro.

What schools serve Northwest Socorro?

The closest rated public schools are Escontrias Steam Academy (elementary, rated C), Salvador Sanchez Middle (middle, rated A) and Socorro High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups 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.