The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79936 sells for about $240,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,550 a month.
ZIP 79936 — El Paso
The 79936 residential market is exhibiting signs of stabilization with positive year-over-year price growth. While sales pace and inventory levels suggest a balanced environment, affordability remains a key focus for local buyers. The market is supported by regional economic drivers including Fort Bliss and manufacturing.
79936 is ideal for families and first-time buyers seeking affordability, community stability, and proximity to major regional employers like Fort Bliss, while also serving as a practical hub for commuters.
Median prices moved up 6.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 11.5% — 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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79936, El Paso County TX
Violent and property crime rates in 79936 are generally lower than national averages, with the area performing better than many urban centers of similar size. Property crime remains the primary concern.
The area is served by a robust network of public schools in the Socorro and Ysleta school districts, with many campuses earning A or B ratings in state accountability metrics.
El Paso faces low wildfire and hurricane risk, though heat and drought risks are elevated. Flood risk is classified as low, with FEMA zones often marked as D.
Development momentum is driven by proximity to Fort Bliss and major logistics infrastructure. Regional growth is supported by a stable, bilingual workforce.
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 east-side accessibility, with relatively efficient transit corridors including Spur 601 and the Liberty Expressway providing connectivity to the broader El Paso employment core and Fort Bliss.
The area offers proximity to local parks and shopping centers, with a lifestyle centered on community events and access to both urban amenities and mountain views.
The rental market is stable with moderate vacancy pressure. Demand is supported by the military population and those seeking affordability relative to central El Paso.
A diversified economy with deep roots in manufacturing, aerospace, defense via Fort Bliss, and international trade.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Spur 601 and the Liberty Expressway, facilitating regional connectivity.
Active pipeline of commercial development, including infrastructure expansions like the Borderland Expressway and ongoing support for regional manufacturing.
Parcels are subject to various taxing authorities including the El Paso Community College district and the University Medical Center of El Paso hospital district.
Low environmental risk profile leads to competitive insurance postures relative to other Texas metros, though proximity to wildland can impact localized fire-risk assessment.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 79936 profiles.
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 Playland4.416.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.27.5 mi
- Fiesta Park4.58.5 mi
- Las Anitas46.6 mi
- Oasis Water Park4.34.1 mi
- Sun Bowl4.513 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.612.9 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.39.3 mi
- Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch4.718.8 mi
- Sunland Park Casino416.3 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.39.3 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.711.8 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.610.8 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and SCREENX4.52.5 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.711.8 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.610.8 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.611.9 mi
- Western Playland4.416.3 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.79.3 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.79.6 mi
- Borunda Park4.610.3 mi
- Eastside Sports Complex4.44 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.711.8 mi
- Parque Galeana4.312.2 mi
- Fiesta Park4.58.5 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.15.3 mi
- Horizon Golf Course4.46.4 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.37.2 mi
- Club Campestre Juarez4.57.8 mi
- Underwood Golf Complex3.69.9 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.45.5 mi
- Plaza Las Misiones4.48.8 mi
- Plaza Sendero Las Torres4.511.4 mi
- Plaza Sendero Juárez4.57.1 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.59.5 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.55.8 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.111.7 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.712.3 mi
- EpShuttles4.711.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major retail and dining hub serving the east side.
Various neighborhood parks providing recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.