An escape from busy city life in Valley Creek South
The neighborhood of Valley Creek South sits in northwest El Paso, right between the Rio Grande and the New Mexico border. “Around here, it’s either the mountains or the river, and that’s on the river. It’s also a nice area if you work in New Mexico or at the Transmountain hospital,” says Julie Orona, a Realtor with The Real Estate Power Houses who has nearly 40 years of experience selling homes in the area. Fifteen miles separate the neighborhood from downtown El Paso, so residents can escape the bustle of city life without sacrificing its conveniences. Popular dining and retail destinations are just a few miles away, and the rugged peaks of the Franklin Mountains loom on the horizon. “If you like the country, that’s a pretty area,” Orona says, “but you have to be a valley person.”
Valley Creek South is full of shade trees and greenery.
Valley Creek South has some larger estates with palatial properties.
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Single-family homes built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style
Single-family homes make up most of the property mix in this residential neighborhood. Many homes are built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, with stucco walls, tiled roofs and arched entryways, plus low stone walls and pocket-sized rock yards or grassy lawns. Short cul-de-sacs branch off the main residential streets, some bordered by paved sidewalks. Small single-family homes go for $300,000 to $400,000, but larger builds fetch prices from $425,000 to $950,000. Contemporary luxury homes in gated communities and subdivisions like Horizonte Residencial command prices in the $1 to $2 million range. The neighborhood’s CAP Index Crime Score of 2 indicates a lower-than-average crime risk.
Some of Valley Creek South's homes feature craftsman architectural elements.
Many homes in Valley Creek South feature the famous Lone Star of Texas.
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Cycling and strolling on the Rio Grande Riverpark Trail
Cyclists can hop on the Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System on Country Club Road to start the 21-mile ride north to Anthony, Texas. The riverbank trail is mostly flat, making it a popular choice for dog walking and family strolls. More hiking and biking paths await at Franklin Mountains State Park, about 10 miles away. “There’s a lot of bike trails and hiking in the Franklin Mountains, and the scenery is beautiful,” says Alejandro Gamboa, an El Paso native and real estate agent with Realty One Group MB. Nearby, the members-only Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club offers 14 lighted championship courts, instruction for juniors and adults, and sips and nibbles from onsite bar 40 Love.
Valley Creek South's Rio Grande River Trail follows the famous Rio Grande River.
The Rio Grande river trail in Valley Creek South is perfect for bicycling.
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A short drive to brewpubs near Cimarron Park and the Franklin Mountains
Restaurants and retail within the neighborhood are scarce, but several options can be found nearby. San Isidro Mission Café serves up Mexican favorites, steaks and seafood alongside Flip’s, a family-friendly bar. Walmart Neighborhood Market, Albertsons grocery store and Lowe’s are about two miles away near the I-10 corridor. It’s also a short drive to The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso — a mall featuring a playground and food court — and the hip brewpub scene at Cimarron Park near the Franklin Mountains. “In the area around Cimarron Park, you have a lot of restaurants and breweries, and that’s all within a 10-minute drive,” Gamboa says.
Valley Creek South's San Isidro Mission Cafe serves one of the best breakfasts in El Paso.
Flip's is the neighborhood bar for Valley Creek South residents.
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Don Haskins serves students from pre-K through grade 8
Most students attend Don Haskins from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The elementary school receives a B-minus from Niche. The A-minus-rated Coronado High School is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering an intensive curriculum to participating students. Both schools are within a short drive.
Don Haskins PK-8 is where Valley Creek South students begin their education.
Coronado High School is the top choice for Valley Creek South parents.
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Getting around El Paso from Valley Creek South
Commuters can take Country Club Road to Interstate 10, about 2 miles away. The interstate connects to the Texas 375 Loop, the beltway that serves as the main artery for greater El Paso. It’s a 15-mile drive to downtown El Paso, and El Paso International Airport is about 20 miles. Sun Metro buses stop on Upper Valley Road on a route that connects to the Westside Transit Center. Residents are about 4 miles from the medical services at the Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus, and commuters to Santa Teresa in New Mexico have a 3-mile drive.
Valley Creek South's Country Club Road crosses over the Rio Grande.
Valley Creek South is served by multiple bus lines including Brio and Sun Metro.
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Hot weather and idling traffic on the U.S.-Mexico border
Buyers relocating to El Paso should prepare for brutally hot summers. Idling traffic at the U.S.-Mexico border, about 15 miles south of the neighborhood, also creates air pollution throughout the city.
Traffic backs up coming into the United States, bringing car pollution into Valley Creek South.
"Bienvenidos" welcomes people across the United State border near Valley Creek South.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,074
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,245
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,685
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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