The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79934 sells for about $274,973, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,675 a month.
ZIP 79934 — El Paso
The housing market in 79934 remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the military community at Fort Bliss. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for military families, commuters, and first-time homebuyers seeking affordability and proximity to Fort Bliss, offering a suburban lifestyle with access to essential amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 79934, El Paso County TX
Not determinable at the ZIP level; El Paso generally maintains lower violent crime rates compared to other major Texas metropolitan areas.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the El Paso Independent School District, which provides a range of public educational options with varying performance ratings.
The region is characterized by a desert climate with low flood risk, though residents must manage high heat and occasional wind events; property insurance premiums are influenced by these environmental factors.
The local economy is heavily anchored by Fort Bliss, which drives significant demand for housing and services, alongside steady infrastructure development in the northern El Paso corridor.
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 personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by US-54, connecting the area to the central El Paso employment core.
The area features proximity to desert hiking trails and local community parks, with major shopping and dining districts located along the Patriot Freeway corridor.
The rental market is stable with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a consistent influx of military personnel and their families associated with Fort Bliss.
The economy is dominated by the military sector, specifically Fort Bliss, which serves as the primary economic engine for the region and supports a wide array of secondary service industries.
The area is served by a network of highways including US-54, facilitating transit toward the downtown El Paso employment hub.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the northern reaches of the city, with ongoing infrastructure projects to support population growth.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine annual market values.
Parcels in this area are subject to taxes from the El Paso Independent School District, the City of El Paso, and El Paso County.
Property insurance costs are generally stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns and the overall risk profile of the desert environment.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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 Waterworld4.49.9 mi
- Western Playland4.414.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.213.2 mi
- Fiesta Park4.517.4 mi
- Oasis Water Park4.315.9 mi
- Sun Bowl4.514.9 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.614.6 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.314.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino414.5 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.513 mi
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.49.9 mi
- La Union Maze4.412.9 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.77.4 mi
- AMC El Paso 164.25.7 mi
- Flix Brewhouse El Paso - West4.311.3 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.616.6 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.615.6 mi
- Western Playland4.414.6 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.716.1 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.719.7 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.77.4 mi
- Veterans Park4.63.9 mi
- Don Haskins Recreation Center4.611.3 mi
- Skyline Optimist Youth Park4.55.7 mi
- Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park4.52.8 mi
- Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course4.51.5 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.111.5 mi
- Coronado Country Club4.510.5 mi
- Underwood Golf Complex3.69.5 mi
- Fort Bliss - Exchange4.510.9 mi
- Burlington4.211.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.411.2 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.411.2 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.312.9 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.512 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.123.3 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.723.5 mi
- EpShuttles4.75.7 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 mountain biking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.