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El paso, TX — ZIP 79936

Population: 102,991 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79936 (El paso, TX) is $224,703 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,250 after a median 253.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,454/month. 24 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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$224,703

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

253.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,703
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$224,703
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
$228,250
Median list price
$278,000
Median price per sqft
$127
Median days on market
253.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
156
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
54

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,454/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
24
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO, VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Schools include
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-EL PASO EAST, VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - H S EAST, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - MIDDLE EAST, CAPT WALTER E CLARKE MIDDLE

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
X
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
9.3 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
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
581
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
73,320
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
66,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (9 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
PEAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS, LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
3.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,713
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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 79936State medianUS median
Median home value$224,703$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$228,250$285,000$325,000
Median days on market254 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,454/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,713$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 79936?
$224,703.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79936?
$228,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79936?
Median days on market: 253.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79936?
Typical rent: $1,454/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79936?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is ZIP 79936 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79936?
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 79936?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79936?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79936?
24 schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 79936 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79936?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79936?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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