Population 19,470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Save The Valley 21
Household size in Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.30 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 3.15 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.06 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.23 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Save The Valley 21 is a place of big households: 3.06 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few El Paso neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 20.
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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 31.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 33.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 34.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Save The Valley 21 is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is older than in the El Paso area as a whole, where the median age is 34.9. The median age has climbed from 33.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 17.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 17.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 16.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Save The Valley 21 (20.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of El Paso's 20 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Save The Valley 21
Renters in Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 36.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 38.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.4% | 38.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 35.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Save The Valley 21 than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 63.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Save The Valley 21: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 4.2 points from 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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Save The Valley 21 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the El Paso area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $540 | $744 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $582 | $877 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $942 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $868 | $1,233 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$328 | +$489 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Save The Valley 21 pays $868 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $328 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Save The Valley 21
Bachelor's degrees in Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 21.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 23.8% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 25.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Save The Valley 21: 12.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 71.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.1% | 75.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.8% | 79.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +10.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in Save The Valley 21 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of El Paso's 20 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Save The Valley 21
| Period | Save The Valley 21 | El Paso area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Save The Valley 21 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Save The Valley 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save The Valley 21 | 3.06 | 37.2 | 20.8% | 39.4% | 11.9% | 1978 | $868 | 12.2% | 68.8% | 4.6% |
| Lower Valley | 2.79 | 41.5 | 18.5% | 41.4% | 9.8% | 1974 | $945 | 14.4% | 71.9% | 6.4% |
| Thomas Manor | 2.82 | 42.9 | 29.5% | 29.0% | 9.7% | 1972 | $946 | 11.6% | 70.7% | 8.9% |
| Ysleta Mission Valley | 2.98 | 40.9 | 14.4% | 30.3% | 7.1% | 1976 | $983 | 10.3% | 68.0% | 3.3% |
| El Paso Lower Valley | 2.56 | 42.9 | 13.6% | 31.3% | 11.9% | 1966 | $787 | 8.4% | 60.2% | 5.9% |
| Stonehaven | 2.33 | 27.8 | 15.0% | 91.2% | 12.4% | 1980 | $1,104 | 22.2% | 94.6% | 0.7% |
| East Side | 3.01 | 36.1 | 17.4% | 30.4% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,279 | 28.5% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Album Park | 2.87 | 39.8 | 15.8% | 34.3% | 3.7% | 1968 | $1,042 | 27.9% | 84.1% | 5.1% |
| Cielo Vista South | 2.21 | 46.0 | 14.5% | 37.8% | 9.7% | 1967 | $1,070 | 41.9% | 92.3% | 3.9% |
| Las Tierras | 3.35 | 30.9 | 17.1% | 23.5% | 3.6% | 2006 | $1,528 | 27.2% | 86.4% | 7.1% |
| Central | 2.66 | 37.6 | 16.2% | 60.0% | 14.7% | 1963 | $915 | 18.1% | 70.8% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: The Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ · Eldridge-West Oaks, Houston, TX · Elmwood, Berkeley, CA · Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi, TX · Fort Totten-Upper Northeast, Washington, DC · Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL · Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA · Richmond, Portland, OR · Sheep Mountain, Las Vegas, NV · Sommerset West-Elmonica South, Hillsboro, OR
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 Save The Valley 21. 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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