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El Paso
  • City in Texas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

El Paso is a city in Texas with a population of 676,395. El Paso is in El Paso County. Living in El Paso offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In El Paso there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in El Paso and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in El Paso are above average.

About

About El Paso...
Population
676,395

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$137,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$910
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    227.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    39.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    143
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,028.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    207.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    national  11%

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