El Paso, TX
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In El Paso, Texas Summary

Life in El Paso research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in El Paso over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in El Paso:

  • The population in El Paso is 677,181.

  • The median home value in El Paso is $213,288.

  • The median income in El Paso is $55,710.

  • The cost of living in El Paso is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in El Paso is $976.

  • The unemployment rate in El Paso is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in El Paso is 18.9%.

  • The average high in El Paso is 78.1° and the average low is 49.7°.

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El Paso SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
8
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El Paso, TX Crime Report

Crime in El Paso summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in El Paso. Key points include:

  • There were 11,476 total crimes in El Paso in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 1,692.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 313.0 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in El Paso is 1,379.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in El Paso is -27.20% below the national average.

11,476
Total Crimes
-27.20%
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 11,476 1,692.0 2,691.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 2,123 313.0 446.5 369.8
Murder 22 3.2 6.6 6.3
Robbery 267 39.4 91.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 1,540 227.1 302.5 268.2
Property Crime 9,353 1,379.0 2,245.0 1,954.4
Burglary 970 143.0 370.7 269.8
Larceny 6,973 1,028.1 1,587.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 1,410 207.9 287.0 282.7

El Paso, TX Cost Of Living

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 87 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 $213,288.

  • The median income in El Paso is $55,710.

87
El Paso's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In El Paso Comparison Table

Living Expense El Paso Texas National Average
Overall 87 92 100
Services 97 96 100
Groceries 103 93 100
Health 98 93 100
Housing 71 84 100
Transportation 98 92 100
Utilities 92 104 100

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.

StatEl Paso
Average Annual High78.1
Average Annual Low49.7
Annual Precipitation Days23.2
Average Annual Precipitation9.9
Average Annual Snowfall6.7
78.1°
Average High
23.2°
Days of Rain

El Paso, TX Photos

Franklin Mountains And Austin High Schoolc El Paso
Source: Wikipedia User Dicklyon | CC BY-SA 4.0
El Pasoc Texas
Source: Public Domain
El Paso West Side Snow
Source: Wikipedia User Dicklyon | CC BY-SA 4.0
Ysleta Del Sur Church
Source: Wikipedia User David | CC BY-SA 2.0
El Paso City
Source: Wikipedia User User en:User:Talshiarr | CC BY-SA 2.0
Franklin Mountain Snow
Source: Public Domain
Rio Grande Ep Upper Valley
Source: Wikipedia User B575 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Helen Of Troy Limited Corporate Office
Source: Wikipedia User Dimples915 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Abrams Tank At The Dona Anna Range
Source: Public Domain

2 Reviews & Comments About El Paso

Overall User Rating
3.5
/5
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John Calaway -

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.


DOMINIC ARENAS -

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 677,181. The population has increased 7.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 677,181 -0.5%
2021 680,354 0.3%
2020 678,266 0.0%
2019 678,058 0.3%
2018 676,325 1.0%
2017 669,771 1.4%
2016 660,795 1.5%
2015 650,778 1.7%
2014 640,066 1.8%
2013 628,923 -

Race / Ethnicity in El Paso

White
12.0% (81,471)
African American
3.1% (21,169)
American Indian
0.3% (1,762)
Asian
1.3% (8,703)
Hawaiian
0.2% (1,068)
Other
0.2% (1,180)
Two Or More
1.4% (9,394)
Hispanic
81.6% (552,434)

El Paso is:

  • 12.0% White with 81,471 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 21,169 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,762 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 8,703 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 1,068 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 1,180 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 9,394 Two Or More residents.

  • 81.6% Hispanic with 552,434 Hispanic residents.

Race El Paso TX USA
White 12.0% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 3.1% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 81.6% 39.9% 18.7%

Gender in El Paso

Female
50.7% (343,519)
Male
49.3% (333,662)
  • El Paso is 50.7% female with 343,519 female residents.

  • El Paso is 49.3% male with 333,662 male residents.

Gender El Paso TX USA
Female 50.7% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in El Paso for adults over 25

  • 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.

  • 22.0% of adults in El Paso completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in El Paso completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% 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.

< 9th Grade
10.0% (67,718)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (54,174)
High School / GED
24.0% (162,523)
Some College
22.0% (148,979)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (60,946)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (121,892)
Master's Degree
7.0% (47,402)
Professional Degree
1.0% (6,771)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (6,771)
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 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For El Paso, Texas

  • 7.6% of households in El Paso earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in El Paso earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in El Paso earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in El Paso earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in El Paso earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in El Paso earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in El Paso earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in El Paso earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in El Paso earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in El Paso earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (5,124,978)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (3,950,768)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (6,674,764)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (6,653,004)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (8,666,822)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (12,374,554)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (7,765,889)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (9,334,327)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (3,921,943)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (3,251,047)
Income El Paso TX USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 10.6% 11.4%

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