At a Glance
Median Income
$70,063
$30,860 per capita
Home Value
$149,200
Zillow: $183,931
Median Rent
$892/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.9% smoking rate
How El Paso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Paso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Paso a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Paso residents earn a median household income of $70,063 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,860. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Paso is $149,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,931. Median rent is $892/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
21.5% of adults in El Paso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Paso has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,871
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,063
Per Capita$30,860
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,200
Rent$892
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$183,931
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in El Paso was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.