$177,470Average Value$131Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Santa Lucia offers affordable homes near the border
Santa Lucia offers easy access to destinations like Downtown El Paso and the U.S.-Mexico border. A part of the city’s Mission Valley area, the community is also close to retail, dining and interstate. “It’s a different type of community than northeast El Paso. It’s heavily Spanish-speaking and a very established area,” says Linda Bastraw, an El Paso native who is also the broker and owner of Linda Bastraw Realty, LLC. Over half of locals rent in Santa Lucia, but buyers will find home values below the rest of the metro area.
Homes come in a variety of colors in Santa Lucia.
Santa Lucia locals enjoy a quick commute to neighboring Mexico.
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Buying a home in Borderland
Santa Lucia contains apartment complexes, single-family homes and multifamily units. Most houses in the neighborhood have stone walls or fencing wrapped around properties. Generally, front yards show drought-friendly native plants and gravel landscaping. The area has ranch-style houses and homes with Mission-style influences, which is common in the region. Housing prices usually range from around $150,000 to $375,000. Bastraw says, unlike other El Paso communities, “there’s still some land left to build a new home in the area.”
El Paso residents enjoy affordable housing options in Santa Lucia.
Santa Lucia is close to the US and Mexican border.
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Nearby commercial routes are North Loop and North Carolina drives
Restaurants and retail are concentrated along North Loop Drive and North Carolina Drive. Traveling down either roadway can lead to a Neighborhood Walmart or a Food King grocery store. El Toro Bronco is a local dining favorite that attracts large crowds from Fridays to Sundays. The Lunch Box, another popular eatery serving Mexican-style options, is a popular breakfast place; however, locals say parking can be challenging during busy hours. Shoppers are also less than 5 miles from Cielo Vista Mall. Bastraw says many take day trips across the border. “With Mexico right there, the entertainment is wonderful. The pricing for food and to have a really nice meal is unbelievable,” Bastraw says.
North Carolina Drive is a popular thoroughfare that runs right through Santa Lucia.
There are a variety of privately owned businesses and industries along North Loop Drive in Santa Lucia.
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Learning in Ysleta Independent School District
Some children can walk to North Loop Elementary, which has a B grade on Niche. Other students head 2 miles north of the community to attend other Ysleta Independent School District locations. Bel Air Middle has a B, and Belair High earns a B-plus. The high school offers career and technical education pathways for graphic design, animal science and digital communications.
Enrich your child's education with Spanish, French, & Japanese at North Loop Elementary.
Bel Air High School offers a state-of-the-art athletic complex.
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Green Lilac Park and Officer David Ortiz Park
Green Lilac Park is a small green space planted in the middle of a subdivision of the same name. The lot has a play area, open space and a few trees for shade. The nearby Officer David Ortiz Park is a larger outdoor spot with a basketball court and a playground. The grounds also contain a skatepark and recreation center. Families visit the center for ballet and boxing classes.
Locals appreciate the lush landscaping at Green Lilac Park in El Paso.
El Paso's Officer David Ortiz Park has a world class skate park.
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Heading to Downtown El Paso or Mexico
St. John Paul II Catholic Church sits in the middle of the neighborhood. Bus routes follow along North Loop Drive and Yarbrough Drive. Texas State Highway Loop 375, about 2 miles away, provides access around the city. Del Sol Medical Center is 2 miles away, next to Interstate 10. Heading down the highway brings locals to El Paso International Airport, around 6 miles from the community. Downtown El Paso awaits 12 miles west, while the Bridge of the Americas international crossing is 10 miles away. “A lot of people go across the border. I used to go over all the time. Many people have family and friends there and visit often,” Bastraw says.
Various musical groups entertain crowds at Juangabrielisimo in Downtown El Paso.
Santa Lucia locals use the 10 freeway to connect to the rest of El Paso.
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Dust and traffic affect air quality
Air pollution is a reality in El Paso, mostly due to long traffic lines at the international border. Communities near the border tend to have poorer air quality. The region is also prone to dust storms, especially during late winter through spring.
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Parks in this Area
Green Lilac Park
Transit
Airport
El Paso International
21 min drive
Bus
North Loop\Yarbrough
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7631North Loop\ Marmolejo Apt
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North Loop\Center
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850 Carolina
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501 Yarbrough\Hampton
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Yarbrough\Mauer
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Santa Lucia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Lucia, El Paso sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Lucia, El Paso over the last 12 months is $150,000, down 4% from the median 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,576
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,979
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,421
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
59.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%
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®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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