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El Paso, Texas · ZIP 79905

El Paso — ZIP 79905

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El Paso (79905) scores 64/100 — Fair for El Paso. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $164K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100
Typical home value$164K
Median rent$1,025/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$164K

Median Rent

$1,025/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

13,081

Violent Crime

2,443

Property Crime

10,638

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for El Paso County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SILVA HEALTH MAGNET09–12544
67%
87%
HAWKINS ELPK–05256
57%
62%
COOLEY ELPK–05393
32%
42%
ZAVALA ELPK–05253
32%
47%
JEFFERSON H S09–12998
30%
17%
DOUGLASS ELPK–05451
25%
40%
BOWIE H S09–121,003
22%
11%
DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8PK–081,231Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

22,062

Median Income

$26K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

33.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79905 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79905 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79905 is approximately $164K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79905 in El Paso has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.