The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79904 sells for about $239,000, or $172 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,022 a month.
ZIP 79904 — El Paso
The 79904 housing market remains competitive with low inventory levels driving price appreciation. While the selling cycle has lengthened slightly, demand remains supported by the area's affordability and proximity to major employment centers like Fort Bliss.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, military families, and budget-conscious commuters seeking affordability and proximity to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 20.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.0% · poverty 22.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 79904, El Paso County TX
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with broader El Paso trends, which remain lower than many other major Texas metropolitan areas.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the El Paso Independent School District, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including high wind events and occasional flash flooding, with property insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Fort Bliss and the broader El Paso industrial and logistics corridor, with steady demand for workforce housing.
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 direct access to US-54 and I-10, providing efficient transit corridors toward the downtown El Paso employment core.
The area features proximity to the Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and outdoor recreation, alongside local neighborhood parks and retail centers along Dyer Street.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and relatively low vacancy rates, driven by the area's affordability and proximity to major military and industrial employers.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the military presence at Fort Bliss, alongside logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors in the greater El Paso region.
The area is served by a network of major highways including US-54, facilitating regional connectivity and access to the international border crossings.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District manages property valuations for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the El Paso Independent School District, El Paso Community College, and the City of El Paso.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, with premiums trending upward in line with statewide market conditions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Waterworld4.410.6 mi
- Western Playland4.46.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.26.9 mi
- Fiesta Park4.510.4 mi
- Las Anitas415.2 mi
- Sun Bowl4.56.8 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.66.5 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.37.1 mi
- Sunland Park Casino46.6 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.54.9 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.37.1 mi
- Sunland Park Casino46.6 mi
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.410.6 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.79 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.68.9 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.68.9 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.67.6 mi
- Western Playland4.46.7 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.78.8 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.712.6 mi
- Borunda Park4.69.2 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.77.5 mi
- Parque Galeana4.310.3 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.73.8 mi
- Fiesta Park4.510.4 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.54.9 mi
- Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course4.57.4 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.18.7 mi
- El Paso Country Club4.67 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.38.8 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.48.6 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.59.3 mi
- Galerias Tec4.311.1 mi
- PLAZA DE LAS AMERICAS4.48.9 mi
- Plaza Juárez Mall4.411.5 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.57.5 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.116.1 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.716.3 mi
- EpShuttles4.74.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large urban wilderness park offering extensive hiking and biking trails.
Primary commercial artery providing local retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.