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El Paso, Texas

city · El Paso County

At a glance

680,130
Population
$184,500
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$237,796
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,073/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$59,745
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
23.4 min
Average commute
89.3%
Homes with broadband
50.18%
Locations with fiber available
6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost23% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates82.2%
College graduates28.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city El Paso City Economic Development
The Department of Economic & International Development focuses on increasing new and sustainable career opportunities, facilitate local and international business growth while contributing to a high quality of life for residents and visitors.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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