About
Northeast El Paso is a triangular slice of land that extends east from the Franklin Mountain Range and north from Fort Bliss to the New Mexico state line. Located just outside the northern gates of Fort Bliss, it is a very popular area for military families. It is also home to stunning views of the neighboring mountains, which are beautifully adorned with California poppies.
While the Northeast’s rate of development may not compare to the explosion of East El Paso, it is beginning to experience its own boom. More retailers and restaurateurs are moving to the area to meet the demand of the growing military population. You’ll find name brand stores like Wal-Mart, Albertson’s, Marshalls and Ross, as well as chain restaurants that will keep you from wandering too far from home for everyday staples. If you still find the shopping to be lacking, bustling East El Paso is not very far away, and going to the commissary and Freedom Crossing Mall on base is still convenient.
Neighbors
Because of the proximity to Fort Bliss, you’ll find an abundance of military families in Northeast El Paso. There are several privatized military housing communities located just beyond the gate, and most military families like to concentrate on the areas closest to post. Farther away from post, you’ll find a variety of native El Paso families and single residents mixed in with a scattering of military families.
Neighborhood Feel
Homes in Northeast were mostly built in the 1950s, so are cozy and usually fairly close to each other, which helps to foster a tight-knit community vibe. As you travel north, the homes are typically newer (early 2000s), but can be a bit dated.
