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El Paso, TX
El Paso · El Paso County · TX 79901
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Hard pass
Verdict
$91K
Median Price
62/100
Walk Score
7.3/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
FSafety
18/100
BSchools
73/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
CWalkability
62/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
The area is low on walkability, public transit and green space, and the crime tone from community chatter is unsettling. Housing is cheap, but the very low median income and high perceived crime make it hard to see long‑term stability here.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable housing and rent
- ✓Low cost of living overall
- ✓Proximity to city amenities
- ✓Some community dog rescue activity
Real Talk
- !High perceived crime and negative local sentiment
- !Very limited walkability and transit options
- !Housing stock likely old and in need of repairs
- !Noise and traffic common in urban core
- $Higher insurance premiums due to crime risk
- $Frequent maintenance and repair costs for older homes
- $Potential security upgrades for personal safety
Best For
Low-cost urban livingDog lovers looking for rescue opportunitiesPeople with limited commuting optionsIndividuals who can manage high crime risks
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
El Paso, TX
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Safety grade
Safety score18 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
High38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
97% higher than the national average
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