Affordable & Income-Based Housing in El Paso

Affordability in El Paso

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in El Paso is $1,073 per month and the median household income is $59,745 per year. About 39% of El Paso residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that benefits from the city's 75 HUD-assisted and income-based properties covering 8,763 units.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the El Paso Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 320 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around El Paso

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in El Paso scores a 59 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 41 (Some Transit) for transit access, and 39 for bikeability.

• Walk Score: 59 - Somewhat Walkable
• Transit Score: 41 - Some Transit
• Bike Score: 39

These scores reflect conditions near the city's assisted housing locations and may vary by neighborhood. Riders should confirm current Sun Metro bus routes and schedules directly with the transit authority.

Schools

El Paso is served by 226 public schools across 18 districts, including 127 elementary, 33 middle, and 58 high schools (plus 8 other campuses), according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in El Paso

The median household income in El Paso is $59,745 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $1,073 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

About 39% of El Paso residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year), giving the city a sizable base of renters who may benefit from the 8,763 income-restricted units available across 75 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties listed on Lease Lantern.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 75 HUD-assisted properties in El Paso, 24 have been mapped to a FEMA flood zone, and only 2 are classified as high flood risk. Flood exposure is relatively limited across the city's affordable housing stock.