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TX area data

El Paso, TX

Aggregated across 21 ZIP codes in El Paso.

Population: 681,565 (Census ACS)

The median home value in El Paso, TX is $234,042 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,700 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,347/month. 190 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 3.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,042

Median home value

+2.4%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,042
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.2%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$234,394
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
$240,700
Median list price
$277,923
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
2,009
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
568

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,347/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
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)
96.6 (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
190
Elementary schools
108
Middle schools
30
High schools
46
Charter schools
24
School districts serving the area
LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, EL PASO ISD
Schools include
LA FE PREPARATORY SCHOOL, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, AOY EL, GUILLEN MIDDLE, HART 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 (varies by location)
includes 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)

Average annual temperature
66.4°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.1°F
Annual precipitation
9.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 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)
65
Days with Good air quality
71
Days with Moderate air quality
267
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
208

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-12,095
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,399
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
55,136

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
43
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (2 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
166
Nearest airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
62
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BEACON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,544
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

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

El PasoState medianUS median
Median home value$234,042$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$240,700$285,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,347/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,544$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 El Paso, TX?
$234,042.
What is the median sale price in El Paso, TX?
$240,700.
How long do homes take to sell in El Paso, TX?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in El Paso, TX?
Typical rent: $1,347/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in El Paso, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is El Paso, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in El Paso, TX?
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 El Paso, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near El Paso, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve El Paso, TX?
190 schools (108 elementary, 30 middle, 46 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is El Paso, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in El Paso, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 65. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in El Paso, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in El Paso

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