Homestead Meadows South, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · El Paso County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,687 Population 2,095/sq mi density
$60,571 Median Income $19,245 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $220,172 Zillow
$762 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,571 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $762/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Homestead Meadows South, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,571
19% below
$19,245 per capita
Home Value
$135,100
52% below
Zillow: $220,172
Median Rent
$762/mo
34% below
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Homestead Meadows South Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Homestead Meadows South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
48%
Rent
66%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homestead Meadows South a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Homestead Meadows South residents earn a median household income of $60,571 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,245. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Homestead Meadows South is $135,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,172. Median rent is $762/month, with 18.2% 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 1996.

Education

13.8% of adults in Homestead Meadows South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homestead Meadows South 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 67.

Data Overview

People

Population7,687
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density2,095/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born28.7%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,571
Per Capita$19,245
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,100
Rent$762
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$220,172
Housing Units2,106
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation4,069 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Homestead Meadows South was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
28.7% 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.