Question 1

Is 79912 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79912 in El Paso has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the El Paso city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 79912 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 79912?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79912 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 79912. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 79912 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in El Paso. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 79912?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 79912 is approximately $318K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 79912 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 79912 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 79912 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79912 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for El Paso. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 79912 scores similarly to the middle tier of El Paso neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

El Paso — ZIP 79912

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
HOWARD BURNHAM EL	PK–06	—	—	—
DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS	07–12	—	—	—
IDEA MESA HILLS ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA MESA HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–11	—	—	—
CORONADO H S	09–12	—	—	—
PUTNAM EL	PK–05	—	—	—
RIVERA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WESTERN HILLS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GUERRERO EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FRANKLIN H S	09–12	—	—	—
DR GREEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
POLK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
HORNEDO MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
KOHLBERG EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BROWN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
TIPPIN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHARLES Q MURPHREE PK-8	PK–08	—	—	—
MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL	PK–05	—	—	—