At a Glance
Median Income
$65,702
$22,543 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
Zillow: $222,894
Median Rent
$1,239/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.0% smoking rate
How Horizon City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horizon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horizon City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Horizon City residents earn a median household income of $65,702 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,543. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% 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 Horizon City is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,894. Median rent is $1,239/month, with 36.6% 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 2004.
Education
22.5% of adults in Horizon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horizon City 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
Population23,069
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density2,649/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.1%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$65,702
Per Capita$22,543
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$1,239
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$222,894
Housing Units6,947
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation4,027 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Horizon City was founded in 1962.
The median home in Horizon City was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
25.1% 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.