At a Glance
Median Income
$58,734
$28,942 per capita
Home Value
$171,700
Zillow: $231,886
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
353/100K
1,511/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
347 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $58,734 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,942. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Paso is $171,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,886. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
El Paso reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,511/100K. The murder rate is 5.8/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in El Paso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Paso has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population678,147
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density2,620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,734
Per Capita$28,942
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,700
Rent$1,041
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$231,886
Housing Units260,240
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property1,511/100K
Murder5.8/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary153/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days347/yr
Rain3.7 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation3,894 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries18
Did You Know?
El Paso was founded in 1680.
The median home in El Paso was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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