Population 8,423 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mesa Hills
Household size in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.62 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Mesa Hills are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.81, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other El Paso neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.8 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.8 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 26.8, Mesa Hills is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has climbed from 25.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other El Paso neighborhood is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mesa Hills: 18.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mesa Hills
Renters in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.3% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Mesa Hills: 81.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (47.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other El Paso neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mesa Hills: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Mesa Hills has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the El Paso area. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $654 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $747 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $856 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,291 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$637 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mesa Hills pays $1,291 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $637 a month since 2006–10, up 97%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mesa Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Mesa Hills (38.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the El Paso area overall (25.8%). The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Mesa Hills never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the wider El Paso area (81.7%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mesa Hills
| Period | Mesa Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mesa Hills has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few El Paso neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only two of 20. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.9 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mesa Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Hills | 2.19 | 26.8 | 18.1% | 81.6% | 19.1% | 1991 | $1,291 | 38.0% | 84.5% | 2.5% |
| Coronado | 2.33 | 34.9 | 10.0% | 59.5% | 12.3% | 1980 | $1,388 | 46.2% | 89.4% | 11.1% |
| Mission Hills | 2.08 | 41.0 | 10.0% | 39.8% | 11.8% | 1966 | $791 | 43.9% | 82.5% | 2.8% |
| Zach White | 2.59 | 46.2 | 9.0% | 3.7% | 13.1% | 1978 | $1,349 | 64.3% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| Northwest | 2.76 | 36.3 | 12.6% | 34.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $1,426 | 50.2% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| Central | 2.66 | 37.6 | 16.2% | 60.0% | 14.7% | 1963 | $915 | 18.1% | 70.8% | 8.9% |
| Angels Triangle | 2.61 | 35.8 | 21.6% | 66.1% | 13.4% | 1973 | $887 | 8.0% | 77.1% | 12.1% |
| Northeast | 2.79 | 34.6 | 18.9% | 39.4% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,209 | 20.9% | 82.4% | 8.0% |
| Cielo Vista South | 2.21 | 46.0 | 14.5% | 37.8% | 9.7% | 1967 | $1,070 | 41.9% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| El Paso Lower Valley | 2.56 | 42.9 | 13.6% | 31.3% | 11.9% | 1966 | $787 | 8.4% | 60.2% | 5.9% |
| North Hills | 2.91 | 30.4 | 15.7% | 27.6% | 6.2% | 2007 | $1,588 | 40.6% | 94.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mesa Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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