El Paso County, Texas Housing Market
In El Paso County, Texas, the median home value is $180,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,079. This places El Paso County at #1632 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #104 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $913
- Establishments: 16,490
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,790
- Multi-family: 260
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 342,560 (avg $55,933)
- Outflow: 334,790 (avg $56,015)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in El Paso County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79903 | 303.2 | +2.97% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79902 | 326.5 | +4.11% | 2025 |
| 3 | 79935 | 280.6 | +9.80% | 2025 |
| 4 | 79924 | 301.4 | +3.23% | 2025 |
| 5 | 79904 | 278.6 | +4.12% | 2025 |
| 6 | 79925 | 291.5 | -2.76% | 2025 |
| 7 | 79932 | 271.7 | +4.53% | 2025 |
| 8 | 79915 | 309.6 | +3.34% | 2025 |
| 9 | 79907 | 288.6 | +5.18% | 2025 |
| 10 | 79936 | 267.2 | +3.83% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | El Paso County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,400 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,079 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.2% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.9 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in El Paso County is 3.2% below the Texas state average and 20.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,079/month is 8.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.9, buying a home in El Paso County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
El Paso County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.2%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | Texas | $180,400 | $974 |
| Mineral County | West Virginia | $180,400 | $809 |
| St. Clair County | Illinois | $180,300 | $1,090 |
| Harvey County | Kansas | $180,300 | $900 |
| Greenwood County | South Carolina | $180,500 | $898 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | $180,400 | $974 | 76.9% |
| Hill County | $179,200 | $946 | 78.2% |
| Liberty County | $181,700 | $1,044 | 82.3% |
| Yoakum County | $182,600 | $973 | 66.8% |
| Madison County | $176,200 | $851 | 75.3% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).