The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79922 sells for about $625,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 79922 — El Paso
The 79922 housing market remains stable with a high median price point reflecting the area's desirability and limited inventory. Demand is supported by a strong local economy and high household incomes, though higher property taxes and interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP code is well-suited for established families and professionals seeking larger, high-end homes in a quiet, scenic setting with proximity to the Franklin Mountains.
Median prices moved up 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
32% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 0.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79922, El Paso County TX
The area is served by the El Paso Independent School District, which maintains a variety of public school options for residents.
The region is subject to standard desert climate risks, including potential for flash flooding in arroyos and high wind events.
The area benefits from proximity to major Westside El Paso employment hubs and ongoing residential development in the foothills.
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 typically rely on I-10 for access to downtown El Paso and major employment centers, with commute times generally reflecting typical urban traffic patterns.
The area features access to the Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and outdoor activities, with local shopping and dining concentrated along the Mesa Street corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a limited supply of multi-family units compared to single-family rentals.
The local economy is anchored by government, military, education, and healthcare sectors, with significant cross-border trade activity.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential infill and luxury custom home construction continue in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District manages property valuations for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to El Paso ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles common to West Texas.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard notice period for homeowners.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 79922 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 Waterworld4.411.3 mi
- Western Playland4.42 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.210.1 mi
- Fiesta Park4.511.3 mi
- Las Anitas417 mi
- Sun Bowl4.55.5 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.65.4 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.38.7 mi
- Sunland Park Casino41.8 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.53.2 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.38.7 mi
- Sunland Park Casino41.8 mi
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.411.3 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.78 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.68.7 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.68.7 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.66.9 mi
- Western Playland4.42 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.79.6 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.712.8 mi
- Borunda Park4.69.2 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.76.9 mi
- Parque Galeana4.39 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.76.7 mi
- Fiesta Park4.511.3 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.53.2 mi
- El Paso Country Club4.61.3 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.311 mi
- Club Campestre Juarez4.512.2 mi
- Coronado Country Club4.53.8 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.412.1 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.59.9 mi
- Galerias Tec4.311.9 mi
- PLAZA DE LAS AMERICAS4.49.4 mi
- Plaza Juárez Mall4.412 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.512.2 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.115.7 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.715.6 mi
- EpShuttles4.711.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking and mountain biking trails directly adjacent to the ZIP code.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).