Is Apollo Heights East safe?
El Paso, Texas · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Apollo Heights East as “Go, stay aware”.
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Gogo's take on Apollo Heights East
“Go. Apollo Heights East is an unpretentious, quiet Northeast El Paso neighborhood with low rates of violent crime typical of the broader El Paso metro area. The community is predominantly residential and peaceful, though standard precautions against vehicle break-ins should be maintained when parking along nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Apollo Heights East is an established residential enclave in Northeast El Paso, featuring single-story brick and ranch-style homes framed by the nearby Franklin Mountains. It is located just off the Dyer Street corridor and features strong ties to military families associated with nearby Fort Bliss. Visitors will find a modest, working-class suburban environment with easy highway connectivity.
- Quiet Residential
- Mountain Views
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Apollo Heights East
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 41/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce, meaning cyclists share the road with vehicular traffic on standard residential streets.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Low violent crime rates consistent with El Paso's national ranking among the safest major cities in the United States.
- Strong neighborhood stability with a high proportion of long-term homeowners and military veterans.
- Quick vehicular access to US-54 (Patriot Freeway) for direct transit to Central El Paso and Fort Bliss.
Cons
- Moderate property crime rates, mainly vehicle burglaries and petty theft near major thoroughfares.
- Lower median household income and pockets of aging commercial strip retail nearby.
- Car-dependent neighborhood layout with limited dining and entertainment directly inside residential streets.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential blocks of Apollo Heights East, though occasional unhoused individuals and panhandling can be observed around bus stops and convenience stores along Dyer Street.
What Apollo Heights East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and quiet with residents commuting and school buses circulating through the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Slow and low-key on residential blocks with light retail traffic picking up along commercial edges.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and peaceful as neighbors return home and walk pets around local parks.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and dark with almost no foot traffic; violent crime is rare, but standard street vigilance is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Sun Metro operates local bus services in the area, including connections to the Dyer Brio Bus Rapid Transit line along Dyer Street, which provides direct links to the Downtown Transit Center.
Street parking in Apollo Heights East is free, abundant, and easily accessible, with ample surface parking lots fronting nearby commercial plazas.
Things to do in Apollo Heights East
- Enjoy the open green spaces, playground, and walking paths at neighborhood Apollo Park.
- Sample regional Mexican staples and authentic borderland cuisine along the Dyer Street corridor.
- Take a short drive to the Franklin Mountains foothills and explore the nearby Castner Range area.
Local favorites
- Pho Tre Bien · Vietnamese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1280)Longstanding local favorite serving traditional pho, noodle bowls, and spring rolls.
- Tacos Don Cuco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular border-style taqueria famous for its bistek and al pastor street tacos.
- Delicious Mexican Eatery · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Beloved staple offering classic Tex-Mex plates, gorditas, and chile relleno burritos.
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Common questions about Apollo Heights East
Is Apollo Heights East safe to walk at night?
Mostly, on the busier, well-lit streets. Avoid empty side streets late at night.
Is Apollo Heights East a good place to live?
On safety, Apollo Heights East scores 74/100 — about average for the metro — most residents get by with normal city awareness.
How walkable is Apollo Heights East?
Walk score 44/100 and bike score 41/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Apollo Heights East are safer?
La Mirada (El Paso) (88), Van Horne Estates (80), Veteran's Park (80) score higher nearby.
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