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El paso, TX — ZIP 79902

Population: 19,031 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79902 (El paso, TX) is $282,743 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 123 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,162/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,743

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

123

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,743
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$284,126
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,000
Median list price
$312,500
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-30.2%
Median days on market
123 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
78
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,162/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO, EL PASO ISD
Schools include
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO WEST, EL PASO H S, LAMAR EL, MESITA EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
69
Days with Moderate air quality
277
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
186
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
74,490
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,090

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (3 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS, LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC, SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-883 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
72.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,469
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
258,494
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79902State medianUS median
Median home value$282,743$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market123 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,162/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,469$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 79902?
$282,743.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79902?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79902?
Median days on market: 123 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79902?
Typical rent: $1,162/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79902?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 79902 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79902?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79902?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79902?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79902?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79902 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79902?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79902?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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