San Elizario, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · El Paso County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,123 Population 1,467/sq mi density
$47,946 Median Income $16,710 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $183,722 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,946 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

San Elizario, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,946
36% below
$16,710 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
62% below
Zillow: $183,722
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
61.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How San Elizario Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
38%
Rent
75%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Elizario a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Elizario residents earn a median household income of $47,946 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,710. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% 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 San Elizario is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,722. Median rent is $874/month, with 23.4% 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 2000.

Education

5.0% of adults in San Elizario hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 61.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Elizario 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

Population10,123
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,467/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born32.4%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,946
Per Capita$16,710
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$874
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$183,722
Housing Units3,334
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation3,636 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+61.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in San Elizario was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
32.4% 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.