Population 15,900 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Hills
Household size in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Hills are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the El Paso area as a whole, where it has 3.01 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.22, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.1 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.4 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.4, North Hills is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west. Of El Paso's 20 neighborhoods, only two are 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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in North Hills (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in the El Paso area as a whole (16.9%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.1 points, even as the national share fell.
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 North Hills
Renters in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in North Hills rent their homes (27.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among owners, 26.0% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in North Hills than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Hills has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of El Paso neighborhoods.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Hills is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. No other El Paso neighborhood has newer homes.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,053 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,275 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,240 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,588 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$535 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Hills costs $1,588 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the El Paso area as a whole ($1,233). Rent has climbed $535 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. No other El Paso neighborhood has higher rents.
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 North Hills
Bachelor's degrees in North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in North Hills than nationally: 40.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Hills is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national rate rose. Only two of El Paso's 20 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 North Hills
| Period | North Hills | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Hills is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the El Paso area as a whole (6.0%). Unemployment has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills | 2.91 | 30.4 | 15.7% | 27.6% | 6.2% | 2007 | $1,588 | 40.6% | 94.0% | 4.9% |
| Northeast | 2.79 | 34.6 | 18.9% | 39.4% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,209 | 20.9% | 82.4% | 8.0% |
| Angels Triangle | 2.61 | 35.8 | 21.6% | 66.1% | 13.4% | 1973 | $887 | 8.0% | 77.1% | 12.1% |
| Northwest | 2.76 | 36.3 | 12.6% | 34.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $1,426 | 50.2% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| 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% |
| Central | 2.66 | 37.6 | 16.2% | 60.0% | 14.7% | 1963 | $915 | 18.1% | 70.8% | 8.9% |
| Mission Hills | 2.08 | 41.0 | 10.0% | 39.8% | 11.8% | 1966 | $791 | 43.9% | 82.5% | 2.8% |
| Cielo Vista South | 2.21 | 46.0 | 14.5% | 37.8% | 9.7% | 1967 | $1,070 | 41.9% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Album Park | 2.87 | 39.8 | 15.8% | 34.3% | 3.7% | 1968 | $1,042 | 27.9% | 84.1% | 5.1% |
| Zach White | 2.59 | 46.2 | 9.0% | 3.7% | 13.1% | 1978 | $1,349 | 64.3% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
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 North 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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