The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79903 sells for about $213,500, or $159 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.91% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 79903 — El Paso
The 79903 housing market is experiencing steady price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand for affordable urban housing. While sales volume remains active, buyers are facing a competitive environment with fewer options compared to previous years. The market is supported by the stable economic base of El Paso, though affordability remains a key factor for local residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, budget-conscious families, and investors seeking entry-level properties in a central, established urban location.
Median prices moved up 11.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 24.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79903, El Paso County TX
Crime rates in the 79903 area are generally higher than the national average, consistent with urban density patterns in central El Paso.
Schools serving the area are part of the El Paso Independent School District, with performance ratings varying significantly by campus.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, with insurance premiums influenced by Texas wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader El Paso border economy, including logistics, manufacturing, and military-related employment at nearby Fort Bliss.
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).
Residents benefit from central access to I-10, providing direct transit to downtown El Paso and major employment hubs within 15-20 minutes.
The area features proximity to local parks like Memorial Park and is within reach of the El Paso Zoo and various shopping districts along the Montana Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with steady rent growth and low vacancy rates for multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the military presence at Fort Bliss, healthcare systems, and international trade logistics associated with the U.S.-Mexico border.
The area is served by the Sun Metro bus system and maintains strong connectivity to the I-10 highway corridor.
Ongoing urban revitalization efforts in central El Paso continue to influence property values and infrastructure improvements in surrounding ZIPs.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District manages annual property valuations for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Community College, and the University Medical Center of El Paso.
Property insurance costs are rising due to regional weather patterns, specifically wind and hail damage claims common in West Texas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 79903 profile.
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.
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.416.4 mi
- Western Playland4.46.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.21.9 mi
- Fiesta Park4.54.5 mi
- Las Anitas49.4 mi
- Sun Bowl4.53.9 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.63.7 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.31.2 mi
- Sunland Park Casino46.9 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.55.1 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.31.2 mi
- Sunland Park Casino46.9 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.74.2 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.63.6 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and SCREENX4.59 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.63.6 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.63.4 mi
- Western Playland4.46.9 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.73 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.76.7 mi
- Borunda Park4.63.6 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.73.2 mi
- Parque Galeana4.35.4 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.79.6 mi
- Fiesta Park4.54.5 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.55.1 mi
- Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course4.512 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.16.7 mi
- El Paso Country Club4.69.5 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.33 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.43.9 mi
- Plaza Las Misiones4.47.2 mi
- Plaza Sendero Juárez4.57.5 mi
- Plaza Sendero Las Torres4.511.6 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.53.5 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.54.5 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.110.3 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.710.5 mi
- EpShuttles4.77.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major central green space offering recreational facilities and community events.
A regional anchor attraction located in close proximity to the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.