At a Glance
Median Income
$46,102
$18,311 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $228,579
Median Rent
$874/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
16.1% smoking rate
How Chaparral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chaparral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chaparral a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chaparral residents earn a median household income of $46,102 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,311. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,817 business establishments, including 357 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chaparral is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,579. Median rent is $874/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
10.0% of adults in Chaparral hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chaparral has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 62.
Data Overview
People
Population16,642
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,102
Per Capita$18,311
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$11,315M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$874
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$228,579
Housing Units5,678
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI62 (Moderate)
Elevation4,081 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Chaparral was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
32.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 357 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.