1 census tracts · pop 2,075 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 6.4/10
· range 6.4–6.4
Las Playas is a hispanic / latino neighborhood in El Paso with 1 census tract and a population of 2,075 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 26% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $438/month sits 59% lower than the El Paso citywide average ($1,073).
Risk score
6.4
Elevated
1 tracts · population-weighted
Las Playas vs El PasoHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority98%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport63%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Eviction filings · Princeton Eviction Lab
Court-record eviction history in Las Playas
Aggregated across 1 validated constituent tract. Filing rate is filings per 100 renter households, pop-weighted.
Historic baseline (2000–2018)
4Total filings (sum)
0.57%Avg annual filing rate
0.6%Peak year (2012)
0.57%Latest filed (2012)
Frequently asked
About Las Playas
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Las Playas?
Las Playas scores 6.4/10 (Elevated tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Las Playas compare to El Paso overall?
Las Playas scores 3.3 points higher than El Paso overall (3.1/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 32% citywide. Average rent: $438 vs $1,073.
Q3
What is the average rent in Las Playas?
Average gross rent in Las Playas is $438/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Las Playas residents are renters?
87% of Las Playas households are renter-occupied (vs 39% in El Paso). The neighborhood has 2,075 residents.
Q5
Is Las Playas a high social-vulnerability area?
Las Playas sits in the 100th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Las Playas for landlords?
Las Playas carries a elevated-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (6.4/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to El Paso as a whole (3.1/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Las Playas?
Las Playas has 1,847 residents (Hispanic / Latino Neighborhood). Top groups: Hispanic / Latino (99.7%), White (non-Hispanic) (0.3%), Black (non-Hispanic) (0%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
