El Paso County

TX · Pop. 153,998 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

El Paso County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 153,998.

$/Acre: $3,746

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 272 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 110.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$88,468

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,746

Median Home Price$308K

Acres for Sale4000

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season272 days

Annual Rainfall26.7 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,560 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K571

Property Crime /100K671

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak