El Paso County, Texas
Among the top 2% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
- top 1% for sunny days
- top 1% for airport distance
- bottom 1% for air quality
El Paso County is a county in Texas with about 864,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
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Climate
Sweltering, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 1.4 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$154k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$978better than 25% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.14%better than 3% of US counties
Income Tax0.33%better than 82% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.96%better than 62% of US counties
Unemployment6.8%better than 18% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation9.8 in1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.2 inbetter than 68% of US counties
Sunny Days323 daysbetter than 99% of US counties
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 90% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk95.5better than 4% of US counties
Air Quality64 AQIbetter than 1% of US counties
School Quality52.8better than 47% of US counties
Violent Crime1509/100kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Crime1287/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Community
Population863,83298th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+364th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)11.2%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)82.9%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 51% of US counties
Walkability11.2/20better than 96% of US counties
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.3%better than 69% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.52better than 70% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 26% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is El Paso County an affordable place to live?
- El Paso County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in El Paso County?
- The median home value in El Paso County is $154k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in El Paso County?
- Median household income in El Paso County is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in El Paso County?
- Median gross rent in El Paso County is $978 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is El Paso County safe?
- El Paso County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1509/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 1287/100k.
- What is the weather like in El Paso County?
- El Paso County averages 83°F in July and 46°F in January, with 9.8 in of annual precipitation and about 323 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in El Paso County?
- Public-school quality in El Paso County is about average, scoring better than 47% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in El Paso County?
- The average one-way commute in El Paso County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)