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Las Palmas

Las Palmas

Neighborhood in El Paso, Texas

El Paso County 79936

$267,636 Average Value
$139 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Shopping centers, chain restaurants and job opportunities

The bustling neighborhood of Las Palmas branches off Interstate 10 in east El Paso, the city’s fastest-growing area. “What a lot of people like about east El Paso is that you have more shopping and more restaurants than you do in west El Paso, and more variety,” says Patrick Tuttle, broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Heritage and host of "The Best Side of El Paso" on YouTube. “There are also more jobs over there — more warehouses, more manufacturing.” The area also benefits from highly rated schools. “You have major thoroughfares going through there, a lot of commercial development,” says Charlie Clark, broker and owner of Century 21 Clark Brothers, "and the schools on the east side typically rate well in state testing.”

Buyers can expect to spend $200,000 to $550,000 for a home in Las Palmas.
Buyers can expect to spend $200,000 to $550,000 for a home in Las Palmas.
Find boots to fit your style from the many shops around Las Palmas.
Find boots to fit your style from the many shops around Las Palmas.
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Retail therapy at Las Palmas Marketplace

Between Rojas Drive and I-10, Las Palmas Marketplace is packed with chain restaurants and big-box retailers like Furniture Row, Denver Mattress and Lowe’s Garden Center. Clothing and department chains like Kohl’s, Starr Western Wear, Ross and Burlington are supplemented by vitamin shops, cellphone stores and pharmacies. The bulk of the neighborhood's warehouses and manufacturing facilities reside this area as well. When hunger strikes, shoppers can choose between burgers at Bubba’s 33, comfort classics at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, grilled steaks from Logan’s Roadhouse or a crab boil from Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar. Also nearby is Chico’s Tacos, a quick-service joint heralded as an El Paso favorite. The nearest grocery option is Food King on George Dieter Drive.

Crack and peel you fresh seafood boil at Hook and Real of Las Palmas.
Crack and peel you fresh seafood boil at Hook and Real of Las Palmas.
Las Palmas Marketplace has multiple clothing stores for the El Paso fashion minded.,
Las Palmas Marketplace has multiple clothing stores for the El Paso fashion minded.,
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Spanish Mission-style homes with stucco walls

Most homes in Las Palmas occupy a wedge of land between George Dieter Boulevard, Rojas Drive and Pendale Road. Brick ranch-style homes from the 1980s are standard, along with Spanish Mission-style builds with barrel-tile roofs and stucco walls. Strips of sidewalk run along the residential streets, and many properties include paved driveways and attached garages. Prices in the neighborhood are slightly above average by El Paso standards, ranging from $200,000 to $300,000 for a ranch-style home or fixer-upper, and $400,000 to $550,000 for a contemporary build or multiunit property. Retail and industrial facilities take up most of the real estate, so housing inventory is scarce, and homes that come up for sale tend to move quickly — within 36 days, compared to the national average of 44.

Spanish style homes stand out from the more common brick ranch homes of Las Palmas.
Spanish style homes stand out from the more common brick ranch homes of Las Palmas.
Modern home styles can also be found in Las Palmas.
Modern home styles can also be found in Las Palmas.
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Bright beginnings at Vista Hills Elementary School

Vista Hills Elementary School participates in the HERO Military Program, supporting the many military families who live near Fort Bliss, about 6 miles away. The elementary school earns an A-minus from Niche. Next up is Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School, which gets a B-minus. Students can earn college credit at the A-minus-rated J. M. Hanks Early College High School while working toward their diplomas.

Vista Hills Elementary School values each students's success.
Vista Hills Elementary School values each students's success.
Football field at J M Hanks High School
Football field at J M Hanks High School
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Sun Metro bus routes in Las Palmas

Although the shopping centers are within walking distance of the residential areas, they’re separated by Rojas Drive, a busy six-lane highway. “We’re not really a walkable city,” Tuttle says. “You won’t see a lot of people crossing Rojas on foot.” Most residents drive or take advantage of public transportation. Buses in El Paso’s Sun Metro transportation system stop along George Dieter Drive and Rojas Drive. Routes serve Mission Valley and the east side, with convenient stops for the Social Security Administration, Texas Department of Human Services, University Medical Center East and Mission Valley Police Department. Commuters can also hop on Interstate 10 for the 7-mile drive to El Paso International Airport or the 13-mile journey to downtown El Paso. Del Sol Medical Center is 3 miles northwest, and the neighborhood is 5 miles from Puente Zaragoza, which leads to Ciudad Juárez on the other side of the U.S.-Mexico border.

New Sun Metro Brio lines make commutes from Las Palmas through all of El Paso much easier.
New Sun Metro Brio lines make commutes from Las Palmas through all of El Paso much easier.
Las Palmas Marketplace has bronze statues all throughout the grounds.
Las Palmas Marketplace has bronze statues all throughout the grounds.
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A short drive to Marty Robbins Park

A mile north of the neighborhood, Marty Robbins Park features a recreation center with a gymnasium and ballet studio. Other amenities include a shaded playground, baseball field, basketball courts and a walking trail that spans nearly a full mile. A tropical-themed splash pad awaits outside the aquatic center, which houses an indoor pool and waterslide. Moviegoers enjoy the latest flicks at Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and ScreenX, right in the neighborhood near Las Palmas Marketplace. Argal Park, which includes a dedicated fenced-in area for pups, is also nearby.

Marty Robbins Park has a shaded playground near Las Palmas.
Marty Robbins Park has a shaded playground near Las Palmas.
Explore Argal Park's beauty with your furry friend.
Explore Argal Park's beauty with your furry friend.
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Things to consider

The American Lung Association rates El Paso’s air quality as poor, the 14th-worst in the United States. Traffic on the U.S.-Mexico border, just a few miles from Las Palmas, is usually cited as the culprit. Also of note: The Las Palmas neighborhood isn't to be confused with Las Palmas Medical Center, one of El Paso’s top healthcare facilities. The hospital lies north of downtown in west El Paso, about 14 miles away.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

El Paso International

21 min drive

Bus

Pellicano Dr.\Cedar Oak Dr.

Bus

George Dieter\Scott Simpson

Bus

1393 George Dieter\George Dieter Medical Plaza

Bus

Rojas\Soberana

Bus

Rojas\Vista Granada Dr.

Bus

Pellicano Dr.\ Goodyear Dr.

Bus

George Dieter\Pendale

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Las Palmas US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$265,000
Median Single Family Price
$266,000
Median Townhouse Price
$142,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
2.00
Median List Price
$278,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
827
Median Year Built
1984
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,996
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,268
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,284
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$66,144
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,154

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
28.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

35 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 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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