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Strong ties to Mexico near El Paso’s Mission Trail
On the U.S.-Mexico border, El Paso pulsates with Hispanic culture. The energy and influence can be felt throughout the city, particularly in neighborhoods like Colonia del Valle, where nearly 90 percent of the population claims Mexican ancestry, and most residents speak Spanish at home. The neighborhood name translates to “colony of the valley” — likely a reference to El Paso’s Mission Valley, where the small residential enclave lies tucked against Texas State Highway 375.
Elevated views of Colonia Del Valle and the homes surrounding the neighborhood.
Panaderia La Laguna is a local restaurant known for its tamales.
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Palm and pine trees lining residential streets
Mission Valley dates to the late 1600s, when Texas was still a territory of New Spain. “Those were some of the earlier settlements that developed in the El Paso area, when Catholic priests established missions along the Rio Grande,” says Charlie Clark, broker and owner of Century 21 Clark Brothers. Today, Colonia del Valle consists primarily of residential streets bordered by paved sidewalks and the occasional fringe of palm or pine trees. Ranch-style homes with brick and stucco exterior walls sit behind decorative fences, with small rock gardens and patches of lawn. Multistory Spanish Mission-style homes are common in the southern half of the neighborhood, and Los Pinos, an all-ages mobile home community, offers rentals near Highway 375. Most homes were built between 1970 and 2000, with some newer construction mixed in. Homebuyers can expect to spend $150,000 to $250,000 — budget-friendly prices by El Paso standards.
Colonia Del Valle often has local events, festivals, and a vibrant sense of community.
While Colonia Del Valle is more established and traditional, parts of the area growing.
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Del Valle High School, home of the Conquistadores
Lancaster Elementary School earns a Niche grade of B-minus and boasts a convenient location right across North Loop Drive. While the school might be within walking distance of some homes, North Loop is a busy four-lane highway, making crossing difficult. Del Valle Middle School gets a C-plus and is a short drive north. At the A-minus-rated Del Valle High School, students can take advantage of advanced placement and dual-credit courses in conjunction with Austin Community College. The high school is less than a mile from most homes in Colonia del Valle, next to Conquest Stadium, where student athletes compete in football, track and soccer.
Del Valle Middle School
Welcome to Del Valle High School.
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Playing ball at Lancaster Park
Across the street from the elementary school, a baseball diamond and basketball courts lure budding athletes to Lancaster Park. The park also features a playground with shady awnings and a crawl-through tunnel. Facilities are generally well-maintained, and the school-adjacent location makes it a quiet place to take the dog for an evening walk.
Enjoy a day of play at Lancaster Park's playgrounds.
Lancaster Elementary embraces excellence since 1983.
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Corpus Christi Catholic Church was established in 1981
The Corpus Christi Catholic Church opened its doors in 1981, making it considerably younger than 400-year-old churches on the nearby Mission Trail. In the past four decades, the newer church has steadily grown to a family of 4,000 parishioners. Daily Mass is in Spanish, with one English service on Sundays. In September, the church hosts the Gran Festival de Corpus Christi, a three-day event with live music and a raffle drawing.
El Paso’s cultural richness, with Mexican-American influences, is reflected in Del Valle.
The Corpus Christi Catholic Church serves the locals for their place of worship.
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Taking the Texas 375 Loop around El Paso
From Colonia del Valle, commuters can hop on Highway 375 for the 15-mile trip to downtown El Paso. Known as the Texas 375 Loop, the highway also connects to Interstate 10 and Texas State Highway 62, providing access to El Paso International Airport, 10 miles north. University Medical Center Ysleta is the nearest hospital, less than 2 miles west on Zaragoza Road. Buses on the Sun Metro system stop along North Loop Drive and North Zaragoza Road, but not many residents take advantage of the service in this area.
Sweeping views of Colonia Del Valle and the surrounding landscape.
Colonia Del Valle offers several bus stops with routes to Downtown El Paso and other areas.
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Tacos and tamales at Pecan Grove Village
The Pecan Grove Village shopping mall occupies a long strip alongside North Zaragoza Road at the neighborhood’s northern tip. San Miguel Taqueria & Torteria and Okoli Mexican corner the market on south-of-the-border favorites, while Xtreme serves up pizza and wings. Tamales are the specialty at Panaderia la Laguna, a pastry shop that also markets several types of pan dulce. Visitors to Cool Arrows obtain tarot readings while shopping for scented candles and spiritual cleansing kits. A short distance away on Betel Drive, El Aguila Meat Market cases display a broad selection of steak, pork and chicken. More groceries are available at El Super in Zaragoza Village, another shopping mall just down the road from Pecan Grove Village.
China Express is a buffet-style restaurant located near El Super in El Paso, Texas.
Panaderia La Laguna is a local restaurant known for its tamales.
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Things to consider
El Paso ranks among the worst cities in the U.S. when it comes to air pollution. Idling traffic around the Bridge of the Americas, one of the bridges connecting El Paso to Ciudad Juárez in Mexico, is a major culprit. Colonia del Valle is 15 miles from the bridge, so the issue may not be as pronounced as in Central El Paso, but the effects are still measurable.
Colonia Del Valle offers several grocery options including this El Super.
For all your retail needs, Colonia Del Valle has a Walmart.
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Transit
Airport
El Paso International
27 min drive
Bus
North Loop\Brandywine
Bus
Bordeaux\North Loop
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colonia del Valle
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonia del Valle, El Paso sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colonia del Valle, El Paso over the last 12 months is $284,000, up 85% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,824
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,966
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,955
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
2.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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