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Crime in El Paso summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in El Paso. Key points include:
There were 12,032 total crimes in El Paso in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 1,772.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 278.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 1,494.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in El Paso is -16.37% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In El Paso Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
El Paso / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 12,032 | 1,772.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,890 | 278.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 20 | 2.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 252 | 37.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,614 | 237.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 10,142 | 1,494.0 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 952 | 140.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 7,280 | 1,072.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,910 | 281.4 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in El Paso summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in El Paso. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in El Paso is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in El Paso is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in El Paso is $234,774.
The median income in El Paso is $59,745.
El Paso's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In El Paso Comparison Table
| Living Expense | El Paso | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
El Paso, TX Weather
The average high in El Paso is 78.1° and the average low is 49.7°.
There are 23.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.9 inches of precipitation each year with 6.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | El Paso |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 23.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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2 Reviews & Comments About El Paso
I don't mean to deliberately bash El Paso but I missed walking barefoot in green grass not on hot sidewalks or sand.
I lived in El Paso in 1980 to 1991 and again about 10 years later. I worked for GTE Sylvania for minimum wage. It took me about 6 months to get this job. I eventually was able to get to Houston. I remember quitting GTE and walking home and telling my wife that I quit my job and that we were getting the h**l out of that city.
I never saw an expression of such joy on her face. I later moved there again and could not find a job.
The job market there sucked. I had several friends there. There was not much to do out there. The last time I was there they had some concert event at a man made lake out in the middle of the desert. There were no trees just gusty wind and grainy sand.
I went into Cuidad Juarez one time and that was enough for me. Downtown El Paso near the 5 Points was dirty and nasty. I never went in that district again either. I had hard distinguishing if I was in America or Mexico.
I was able to determine that by seeing the American flag and that El Paso was cleaner. I remember driving down I 10 and seeing the Colonias and felt for the people of Mexico.
I live in El Paso m8 and I love it here
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El Paso Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in El Paso
The current population in El Paso is 680,130. The population has increased 8.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 680,130 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 678,147 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 677,181 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 676,395 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 679,879 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 679,813 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 680,354 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 678,266 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 678,058 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 676,325 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 669,771 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 660,795 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 650,778 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 640,066 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 628,923 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in El Paso
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El Paso is:
12.0% White with 81,607 White residents.
3.2% African American with 22,067 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 1,390 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 9,132 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 1,165 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 1,774 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 10,721 Two Or More residents.
81.2% Hispanic with 552,274 Hispanic residents.
| Race | El Paso | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 81.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in El Paso
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El Paso is 50.7% female with 344,714 female residents.
El Paso is 49.3% male with 335,416 male residents.
| Gender | El Paso | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in El Paso for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in El Paso completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in El Paso completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in El Paso completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in El Paso completed some college.
9.0% of adults in El Paso completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in El Paso completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in El Paso completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in El Paso completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in El Paso completed doctorate degree.
| Education | El Paso | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For El Paso, Texas
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7.2% of households in El Paso earn Less than $10,000.
5.2% of households in El Paso earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in El Paso earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in El Paso earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in El Paso earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in El Paso earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in El Paso earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in El Paso earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in El Paso earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in El Paso earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | El Paso | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
