El Paso, TX
Population 678,147 · El Paso, TX MSA. Moving to or from El Paso? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
678,147
Cost of living (RPP)
89.912
Annual avg temp
66°F
Typical home
$234,775
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $58,734 |
| Median age | 34.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $171,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,041/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.8 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 89.912 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 82.585, goods 93.757, services 71.248. Source: BEA, El Paso, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
66°F
January low
35°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
2.8"
Annual precipitation 8.8". Station: EL PASO INTL AP, TX US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$234,775
ZHVI YoY
+1.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,461/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the El Paso, TX
Total employment (MSA)
323,310
Median wage (annual)
$36,000
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 44,500 | $35,550 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 34,790 | $23,150 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 32,160 | $33,850 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 31,050 | $28,800 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 23,040 | $61,670 |
Source: BLS OEWS.