The story of this market
The typical home in El Paso, Texas sells for about $260,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,066 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
El Paso, Texas
The El Paso housing market remains stable, characterized by steady price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. While the market has seen a slight deceleration in rent growth, the city's strong economic anchors, including Fort Bliss and a growing manufacturing sector, continue to support consistent demand for residential property.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to El Paso yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 21 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 9.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 9.36% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 18.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.416.9 mi
- Western Playland4.45.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.24.6 mi
- Fiesta Park4.54.4 mi
- Las Anitas410 mi
- Sun Bowl4.51.6 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.61.6 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.32.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino45.3 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.54.1 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.32.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino45.3 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.71.6 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.61.8 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and SCREENX4.510.7 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.61.8 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.60.4 mi
- Western Playland4.45.2 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.72.7 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.76 mi
- Borunda Park4.62.3 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.70.3 mi
- Eastside Sports Complex4.415.6 mi
- Parque Galeana4.33 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.710.5 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.54.1 mi
- Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course4.514.2 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.19.6 mi
- El Paso Country Club4.68.3 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.34.5 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.46.3 mi
- Plaza Las Misiones4.46.8 mi
- Plaza Sendero Las Torres4.510.9 mi
- Plaza Sendero Juárez4.57.8 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.52.9 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.57.4 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.19.2 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.79.2 mi
- EpShuttles4.710.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The largest urban park in the nation, offering extensive hiking, biking, and scenic views that define the city's landscape.
A historic route featuring centuries-old missions and cultural sites that serve as a major tourist and local attraction.
A historic performing arts venue in downtown El Paso that hosts major touring Broadway shows and concerts.
A major family-oriented facility that contributes to the city's quality of life and local tourism.
A large municipal park featuring a lake, golf course, and recreational facilities for community use.
El Paso is an ideal destination for family buyers seeking affordability, military personnel stationed at Fort Bliss, and investors looking for stable, long-term rental demand. Its combination of low cost of living, rich cultural heritage, and outdoor recreational access makes it particularly attractive to those prioritizing value and quality of life.
The city is served by several independent school districts, with the El Paso Independent School District being the largest and most prominent. Schools in the area generally receive moderate ratings, with ongoing efforts to improve academic performance and infrastructure across the district.
The city is served by a network of major highways, including I-10, which facilitates regional transit and commuting. Public transportation is provided by Sun Metro, which operates a system of buses and a streetcar line in the downtown area.
El Paso offers a diverse amenity base, highlighted by the expansive Franklin Mountains State Park, which provides extensive hiking and biking trails. Residents also enjoy the historic El Paso Mission Trail, the vibrant Downtown Arts District, and numerous community parks and cultural venues like the Plaza Theatre.
The rental market in El Paso is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy rates, with rents showing consistent but measured annual growth. The market is supported by a mix of long-term residents, military personnel, and a growing student population, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to larger tourist hubs.
El Paso's economy is driven by a strong mix of military, manufacturing, and logistics sectors, with Fort Bliss serving as a primary anchor. The city benefits from its strategic location for international trade, fostering a stable and growing economic environment.
El Paso's economy is anchored by a robust military presence at Fort Bliss, a thriving manufacturing sector, and significant cross-border trade. Infrastructure development, including the expansion of the Borderland Expressway and downtown revitalization projects, continues to drive regional economic momentum.
Development activity is focused on downtown revitalization and the expansion of residential and retail infrastructure in the city's growing northern and eastern corridors.
Parcels in El Paso are subject to various special districts, including independent school districts, municipal utility districts, and local hospital districts that provide essential services.
El Paso consistently ranks as one of the safest large cities in the United States, with violent crime rates significantly lower than the national average for cities of its size. Local law enforcement maintains a strong presence, and crime trends have remained relatively stable over recent years.
The region faces minimal risk from hurricanes or major flooding due to its high-desert climate, though flash flooding can occur during intense monsoon seasons. Wildfire risk is present in the surrounding desert and mountain terrain, requiring standard fire-safety awareness for properties near the urban-wildland interface.
Property insurance in El Paso remains relatively stable, with premiums reflecting the area's low risk for major natural disasters compared to other parts of Texas.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data.census.gov.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.