Originally Posted by EnjoyEP
I am also actively pursuing relocation into the El Paso area like you. You have a big leg-up on me with the language thing, and for that you should be commended!
The areas I am focusing on are:
-West Side or Upper Valley:
These are the more "pricey" areas of El Paso (from where I am used to living, still very affordable) and thought of as some of the more upper-end, desirable areas to live in. The West Side includes the portions with UTEP, and Mesa is one of the more "hip", happening roads in EP in terms of restaurants, bars, etc.
The Upper Valley is a bit more "green" and tree-laden, etc., due to its proximity closer to the Rio Grande.
Both are statistically quite safe and have some good private schools close by.
-The East Side:
This is a more middle-class area but one I really like. To me, it feels a bit more like authentic El Paso. It is also - on the far eastern fringes - the rapidly growing area of EP, as the most land is available to grow east.
Housing here can be wildly affordable with new construction readily available. Access is good. Still statistically quite safe. I think I like the East Side of El Paso even more than the West Side, even though one of my better friends in the EP area is a Westsider and swears by it. I really like areas around Yarborough, Pebble Hills, Lee Trevino, etc.
My wife's grandmother lives on the East Side and we all like it there. I walk there after dark commonly and never have had a problem with crime, etc. Lots of friendly folks.
-Horizon City:
This is a newer, rapidly growing suburb of El Paso about 10 minutes east of EP's east side, although the two are growing together. Much of the same appeal of EP's east side can be said for Horizon City, although many long-time EPoans act like Horizon City is a world away! For a guy where commuting 45 minutes isn't that big of a deal in bigger cities, Horizon City is a great alternative - only a 10 minute drive from the east side of El Paso (20 minutes from Downtown) - but kind of separated from the "big city"...housing is wildly affordable, new, and nice overall in HC. Just seems like not a huge variety of restaurants, entertainment, etc., yet, so probably would spend a little more in gas $$ going to EP.
Also, Horizon City is a hare higher in altitude than EP is, so if you like slightly cooler, HC is the way to go.
I would probably be personally staying away from Central EP and the Lower Valley. 6'3" - a longtime poster here who used to live in EP - really likes the NE portion of EP (by Ft. Bliss) and while I probably wouldn't do that area either, he likes it alot and may be able to give a better depiction of the area. But for me, I am focusing on the East Side, West Side, Upper Valley, or Horizon City areas, and think you might like checking out all of the four as well.
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