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El Paso, TX — ZIP 79934

Population: 28,861 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 79934 (El Paso, TX) is $252,889 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,405 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,838/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,889

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,889
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.1%
10-year appreciation
+75.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$252,889
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$272,405
Median list price
$283,700
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
168
For-sale inventory
184
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,838/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$969/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,559/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,915/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EL PASO ISD
Schools include
IDEA MESQUITE HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY, IDEA MESQUITE HILLS ACADEMY, RICHARDSON MIDDLE, BARRON EL, TOM LEA JR EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winter weather, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
70
Days with Good air quality
66
Days with Moderate air quality
236
Days with Unhealthy air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
2,122

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
455
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,342
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,826

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (13 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-883 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2008
Housing built before 1970
1.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
69.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,509
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
269,435
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,050

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79934State medianUS median
Typical home value$252,889$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$272,405$285,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,838/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,509$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 79934?
$252,889.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79934?
$272,405.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79934?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79934?
Typical rent: $1,838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79934?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winter weather, drought, heat wave.
Is ZIP 79934 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 79934. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79934?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79934?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79934?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79934?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 79934 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79934?
Moderate. Median AQI: 70. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79934?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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