In El Paso, Texas, the median home price is $233,320, compared with the Texas median of $305,378; median household income is $59,806; the population is 870,779; schools rate 4.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 309.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
El Paso at a glance
Population
870,779
Median Household Income
$59,806
Typical Home Value
$233,320
School District Rating
4.4
Violent Crime Rate
309.0
Avg Commute Time
24.1
About El Paso
El Paso has a population of 870,779. The median home value is $233,320, 24% below the Texas median. Median household income is $59,806 (24% below the Texas median). The most populated towns are El Paso, El Paso East, and El Paso Northwest.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in El Paso
4 towns, by population.
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El Paso at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of El Paso?
- El Paso has a population of 870,779 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in El Paso?
- The median home value in El Paso is $233,320. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in El Paso?
- Median household income in El Paso is $59,806 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is El Paso in?
- El Paso is in Texas.
- How many towns are in El Paso?
- El Paso contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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