The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79915 sells for about $260,000, or $156 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.09% 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 $1,675 a month.
ZIP 79915 — El Paso
The 79915 housing market remains stable, characterized by affordable entry-level pricing and consistent demand. While inventory is tightening, the market continues to offer value compared to the broader El Paso metro area, driven by steady local employment and a high share of owner-occupancy.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and first-time homeowners seeking affordability and proximity to central El Paso employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.8 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 6.8% · poverty 28.4% — 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 9.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79915, El Paso County TX
Crime trends in the 79915 area are generally consistent with broader El Paso urban patterns, which remain moderate compared to other major Texas metropolitan areas.
Schools serving the 79915 area are primarily part of the El Paso Independent School District, which provides a range of educational outcomes typical of the district's diverse urban footprint.
The area faces standard regional risks including extreme summer heat and occasional flash flooding, with property insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major regional employers in logistics, manufacturing, and the nearby Fort Bliss military installation.
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 Interstate 10, providing a straightforward commute to downtown El Paso and major employment hubs.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of major shopping centers and dining districts along the Alameda and I-10 corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from a mix of long-term residents and military-affiliated households, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by logistics, government, and military sectors, with significant employment influence from Fort Bliss and the manufacturing base.
The area is served by a network of major highways including I-10 and US-62, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial revitalization along established transit corridors.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to various taxing entities including the El Paso Independent School District and the El Paso County Hospital District.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
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.
- Western Playland4.411.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.23.5 mi
- Fiesta Park4.53.2 mi
- Las Anitas44.8 mi
- Oasis Water Park4.39.1 mi
- Sun Bowl4.58 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.68 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.34.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino411.6 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.59.9 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.34.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino411.6 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.76.5 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.65.5 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and SCREENX4.54.1 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.65.5 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.66.8 mi
- Western Playland4.411.6 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.74.1 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.74.8 mi
- Borunda Park4.65 mi
- Eastside Sports Complex4.49.3 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.76.7 mi
- Parque Galeana4.36.9 mi
- Fiesta Park4.53.2 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.59.9 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.16 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.32.1 mi
- Horizon Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- Club Campestre Juarez4.52.6 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.42.2 mi
- Plaza Las Misiones4.44.3 mi
- Plaza Sendero Las Torres4.58.3 mi
- Plaza Sendero Juárez4.53.5 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.54.2 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.54.4 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.17.8 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.78.3 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.
A major regional park featuring a lake, golf course, and sports facilities.
A primary commercial artery serving the local community with various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.