El Paso, Texas

Population 672,534

El Paso is located in El Paso County, TX. The population is 672,534, making El Paso the largest city in El Paso County and the 6th largest city in the state of Texas.

There are 221 public schools in El Paso with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for El Paso is moderate , and there are 20 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in El Paso is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date El Paso property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near El Paso include Fort Bliss, Sunland Park and Canutillo.

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Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 21.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Crime Rate

25.36% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 124
  • Violent Crimes: 353
  • Robbery: 49
  • Burglary: 153
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

97.80% Lower than national avg.
  • 20 offenders in El Paso
  • 0.30 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,649 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 45
  • Registered Polluters: 64
  • Superfunds: 37
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,503

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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221 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 221 K-12 public schools in El Paso, TX and 47 private schools. Homefacts rates El Paso's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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20 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2,798 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of El Paso, TX issued 2,798 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,798 permits, 2021 were issued for single family homes and 777 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of El Paso, TX issued 3,679 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3,679 permits, 2271 were issued for single family homes and 1,408 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Environmental Hazards

1649 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    El Paso, TX has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    El Paso, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    El Paso, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.12°
  • February 49.8°
  • March 59.53°
  • April 67.27°
  • May 74.76°
  • June 84.83°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 83.62°
  • September 76.47°
  • October 67.17°
  • November 53.22°
  • December 38.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for El Paso, TX

Earthquakes
El Paso, TX has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
El Paso, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
El Paso, TX has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
El Paso, TX has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in El Paso, TX: $43,200

Unemployment

Unemployment in El Paso is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.80%
White Collar - 60.20%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Beto O'Rourke
  • Will Hurd

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

163 FCC Towers view all