Living in El Paso, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Paso · Census data 2020–2024
El Paso has 680,130 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $59,745 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $184,500, the median rent is $1,073/month.
El Paso at a glance
- Population
- 680,130
- Median age
- 34.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,745State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $184,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is El Paso a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in El Paso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Paso the median home value is $184,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
El Paso median household income
The median household income in El Paso is $59,745 and the income per person is $29,956. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in El Paso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265,320
- Owner-occupied
- 60.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.74
El Paso demographics
- Population
- 680,130
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 245,346
- Foreign-born
- 22.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Paso ›
Education in El Paso
28.1% of adults 25 and older in El Paso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in El Paso
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
El Paso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 680,130 | $59,745 | $184,500 | $1,073 |
| Fort Bliss | 11,460 | $57,111 | — | $1,654 |
| Sunland Park | 17,463 | $62,814 | $215,200 | $920 |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,001 | $423,300 | — |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | $106,600 | $838 |
| Westway | 3,484 | $44,852 | $106,000 | $1,152 |
| Vinton | 2,585 | $65,991 | $109,100 | $918 |
| Chaparral | 18,186 | $46,017 | $109,300 | $853 |
| Anthony | 4,580 | $54,588 | $168,200 | $1,066 |
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What is the median household income in El Paso, TX?
The median household income in El Paso is $59,745, 24% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in El Paso?
The median home value in El Paso is $184,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in El Paso?
The median gross rent in El Paso is $1,073 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is El Paso, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in El Paso?
The median age in El Paso is 34.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in El Paso?
The average commute to work in El Paso is 23 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in El Paso?
The unemployment rate in El Paso is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is El Paso?
28.1% of adults in El Paso have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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