At a Glance
Median Income
$56,587
$20,372 per capita
Home Value
$78,500
Zillow: $176,188
Violent Crime
106/100K
106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
50.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tornillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tornillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tornillo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tornillo residents earn a median household income of $56,587 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,372. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% 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 Tornillo is $78,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,188. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Tornillo reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 106/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Tornillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
50.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tornillo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,381
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,587
Per Capita$20,372
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,500
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$176,188
Housing Units463
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property106/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,585 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+50.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Tornillo was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.5% 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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