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North Hills

North Hills

$286,440 Average Value
$147 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

El Paso’s mountainside community of North Hills

North Hills has the best views of the Franklin Mountains in El Paso. Located directly east of the 23-mile mountain range, North Hills is a neighborhood of over 10,000 residents with abundant park life and outdoor amenities to match. With affordable housing, local schools and its own shopping center, North Hills is one of El Paso’s most sought-after communities. “There’s a lot of families there,” Staunton Realty owner Linda Vandervort says. “It’s one of the nicer areas in the northeast.”  
Mountainside communities like North Hills are a great place to raise a family.
Mountainside communities like North Hills are a great place to raise a family.
The North Hills neighborhood is surrounded by open space leading into the Franklin Mountains.
The North Hills neighborhood is surrounded by open space leading into the Franklin Mountains.
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Trails, playgrounds and green spaces by Chuck Henrich Memorial Park

Besides the state park anchoring the neighborhood’s west side, North Hills also has the 16-acre Chuck Henrich Memorial Park on Andrew Barcena Drive, both named after fallen police officers. “There’s lots of green space, playground equipment and picnic benches,” Vandervort says. “One of the things going for it is easy access to the mountain trailheads for biking.” North of that is Bowen Ranch, an 88,000-acre cattle ranch where Hereford cows have been grazing since the 1800s. Sandstone Ranch Park also has a small playground with a shaded picnic area, as well as 7 acres of green space used for youth sports and yard games.  
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park offers trails and views for hikers and bikers in the North Hills.
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park offers trails and views for hikers and bikers in the North Hills.
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park is a great place to have fun with the whole family in El Paso.
Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park is a great place to have fun with the whole family in El Paso.
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Stucco houses by Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Most of the houses in North Hills were built around the 1990s, with homes exuding brick and stucco exteriors with shingled roofs and large driveways big enough to park resident’s RVs. Residential streets are tucked away from the main roads, with dead ends and cul-de-sacs keeping traffic to a minimum, and every lawn looks different whether they’re filled with pebbles or grassy greens. Three-bedroom houses east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard range between $170,000 and $250,000, while four-to-five-bedroom homes with multiple levels are on the west end and cost between $250,000 and $420,000.  
There are a variety of single story and two story stucco homes in North Hills.
There are a variety of single story and two story stucco homes in North Hills.
North Hills residents are proud of the drought tolerant rock yards.
North Hills residents are proud of the drought tolerant rock yards.
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Shopping at North Hills Crossing

North Hills Crossing is located alongside U.S. Route 54 at the southernmost point of the neighborhood. Most of the dining in the shopping center are chain restaurants such as Chipotle, Panda Express and Wendy’s, but there’s also a lunch buffet at Peter Piper Pizza and shaved ice at Bahama Buck’s. Local retail includes department stores such as Ross, Marshall’s and Rack Room Shoes, while big box stores include Walmart, Big Lots and Petco.  
Find what you need and then grab a bite to eat at North Hills Crossing shopping center.
Find what you need and then grab a bite to eat at North Hills Crossing shopping center.
North Hills locals enjoy a wide selection of retailers at North Hills Crossing.
North Hills locals enjoy a wide selection of retailers at North Hills Crossing.
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How the neighborhood shows its pride

The neighborhood pride association organizes several small events throughout the year where the community can participate. Previous events they’ve held include ice cream socials, street parades and holiday activities such as trick-or-treating or Christmas caroling.  
North Hills residents are proud to support local initiatives.
North Hills residents are proud to support local initiatives.
Sandstone Ranch Park is a great place for a picnic in north El Paso.
Sandstone Ranch Park is a great place for a picnic in north El Paso.
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Schools named after local leaders

Two local elementary schools respectively serve the west and east sides of the community. Not to be confused with the 37th president, Nixon Elementary is named after local voting rights advocate Dr. Lawrence Nixon and earned a B-minus on Niche. Tom Lea Elementary has a robotics program and earned a B-plus, while Richardson Middle offers after-school tutoring and earned a B. Andress High School serves all of Northeast El Paso and was rated a C-plus.
Tom Lea Elementary is committed to continous improvement.
Tom Lea Elementary is committed to continous improvement.
Richardson Middle School is a hub of knowledge and inspiration.
Richardson Middle School is a hub of knowledge and inspiration.
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SunMetro stops and medical centers around U.S. Route 54

Being located right next to the highway means the neighborhood is just 12 miles from New Mexico. The highway also has multiple emergency rooms open to the community for 24 hours. SunMetro has two bus services that run through Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Sean Haggerty Drive, with routes connecting the community to El Paso Community College’s Transmountain campus 4 miles south. The El Paso International Airport is 15 miles south of the neighborhood.  
Getting around North Hills is easy with the Sun Metro Bus Line.
Getting around North Hills is easy with the Sun Metro Bus Line.
North Hills commuters can connect to downtown and New Mexico on the 54 freeway.
North Hills commuters can connect to downtown and New Mexico on the 54 freeway.
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Environmental factors

While the neighborhood is in an ember zone, a fire station on the northwestern end is quick to respond to local emergencies. A levee prevents major flooding on the neighborhood’s west side. Some odors will eventually float into the community from the tile processing plants 8 miles northeast in Mesquite Hills.  
El Paso experiences a distinct monsoon season each year.
El Paso experiences a distinct monsoon season each year.
In addition to massive thunderstorms, El Paso experiences large dust storms every year.
In addition to massive thunderstorms, El Paso experiences large dust storms every year.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

El Paso International

26 min drive

Bus

Marcus Uribe\Loma Franklin

Bus

Andrew Barcena\Marcus Uribe

Bus

Loma Franklin\Loma Alta

Bus

4980 Sean Haggerty & Pat & Pal

Bus

Jon Cunningham\ Andrew Barcena

Bus

Loma Franklin\Loma Escondida

Bus

Jon Cunningham\Loma Del Sol

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Hills US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North Hills Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$279,000
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$271,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
110
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,287
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,002
On par with the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

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
10,113
Median Age
33
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$96,537
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,847

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
47%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
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®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

22 / 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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