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El Paso Metro Area

TX · 26 cities · 829,139 population

829,139 Total Population
26 Cities & Towns
$58,382 Avg Income
$137,296 Avg Home Value
$973 Avg Rent
20.1% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in El Paso Metro

El Paso, TX

Pop 678,147
Income $58,734
Home $171,700

Socorro, TX

Pop 36,237
Income $52,100
Home $131,200

Horizon City, TX

Pop 23,069
Income $65,702
Home $154,200

Sunland Park, NM

Pop 17,085
Income $52,147
Home $194,900

Fort Bliss, TX

Pop 12,009
Income $55,267

San Elizario, TX

Pop 10,123
Income $47,946
Home $106,500

Homestead Meadows South, TX

Pop 7,687
Income $60,571
Home $135,100

Canutillo, TX

Pop 6,422
Income $43,750
Home $110,300

Homestead Meadows North, TX

Pop 5,987
Income $55,559
Home $170,300

Santa Teresa, NM

Pop 5,973
Income $60,759
Home $216,600

Sparks, TX

Pop 4,936
Income $31,932
Home $101,800

Fabens, TX

Pop 4,704
Income $42,524
Home $88,900

The El Paso metropolitan area is the 66th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 829,139 spread across 26 cities and towns in TX. Anchored by El Paso, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the El Paso metro area earn an average household income of $58,382, while the average home value sits at $137,296. Renters in the area pay an average of $973 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The El Paso metro reports an average violent crime rate of 170.0 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,447.8 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 65.1°F, offering a warm climate year-round. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 25.5%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 26 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the El Paso metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature65.1°F
Avg January Temp45.4°F
Avg July Temp83.7°F
Avg Annual Precipitation8.8"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate170.0 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1447.8 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.9%
Avg Poverty Rate25.5%
Avg Median Age35.0

All 26 Cities in El Paso Metro Area

1 El Paso TX 678,147
2 Socorro TX 36,237
3 Horizon City TX 23,069
4 Sunland Park NM 17,085
5 Fort Bliss TX 12,009
6 San Elizario TX 10,123
7 Homestead Meadows South TX 7,687
8 Canutillo TX 6,422
9 Homestead Meadows North TX 5,987
10 Santa Teresa NM 5,973
11 Sparks TX 4,936
12 Fabens TX 4,704
13 Anthony TX 3,727
14 Westway TX 3,515
15 Vinton TX 2,752
16 Tornillo TX 1,381
17 Clint TX 1,208
18 Fort Hancock TX 956
19 La Union NM 917
20 Sierra Blanca TX 694
21 Prado Verde TX 493
22 Morning Glory TX 469
23 Agua Dulce TX 307
24 Butterfield TX 236
25 Dell City TX 74
26 Acala TX 31