El Paso, TX

El Paso TX scores 66/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 18% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 82 (100 = avg); violent crime index 84; property crime index 80. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in El Paso. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in El Paso is about $1,073/month (affordable). At $1,073/month for a typical unit, you need about $38,628+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $184,500.

Median household income is $59,745, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($59,745) clears the $38,628 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 74°F (highs near 80°F, lows near 68°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in El Paso: (1) Renters who want $1,073/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $38,628) (2) Households earning $38,628+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,073/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in El Paso who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 66/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (El Paso does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $38,628 household income for $1,073/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

El Paso holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 66/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,073/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.