El Paso, Texas
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 95% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 13% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 1% for sunny days
- bottom 7% for property tax rate
El Paso is a major city in Texas with about 677,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include airport distance, sunny days, and cost of living. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property tax rate.
Official websiteelpasotexas.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 1.3 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US places
Home Value$159k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$976better than 43% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.17%better than 7% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.92%better than 64% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation8.8 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.8 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days332 daysbetter than 99% of US places
Summer Humidity50°Fbetter than 90% of US places
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 44% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.9better than 88% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 61% of US places
School Quality51.9better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime1459/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime1389/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Community
Population677,181100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.718th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)12.0%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)81.6%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 65% of US places
Walkability11.9/20better than 92% of US places
Airport Distance2 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby3.78better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 20% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is El Paso an affordable place to live?
- El Paso 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?
- The median home value in El Paso is $159k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in El Paso?
- Median household income in El Paso is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in El Paso?
- Median gross rent in El Paso is $976 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is El Paso safe?
- El Paso is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1459/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 1389/100k.
- What is the weather like in El Paso?
- El Paso averages 84°F in July and 46°F in January, with 8.8 in of annual precipitation and about 332 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in El Paso?
- Public-school quality in El Paso is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in El Paso?
- The average one-way commute in El Paso 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)