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El Paso, Texas · ZIP 79912

El Paso — ZIP 79912

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El Paso (79912) scores 68/100 — Fair for El Paso. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $322K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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

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

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency62%
Schools nearby18

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$322K
Median rent$1,549/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: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$322K

Median Rent

$1,549/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
TIPPIN ELPK–05784
73%
75%
MARGUERITE J LUNDY ELPK–05831
69%
80%
HORNEDO MIDDLE06–081,442
67%
75%
POLK ELPK–05649
60%
73%
WESTERN HILLS ELPK–05436
52%
67%
CORONADO H S09–122,576
47%
48%
HOWARD BURNHAM ELPK–06388
47%
67%
DR GREEN ELPK–05264
47%
67%
DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS07–12982
45%
50%
KOHLBERG ELPK–05418
45%
66%
FRANKLIN H S09–122,835
44%
52%
IDEA MESA HILLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY06–11533
44%
63%
IDEA MESA HILLS ACADEMYKG–05643
37%
52%
GUERRERO ELPK–05342
37%
58%
PUTNAM ELPK–05260
37%
57%
RIVERA ELPK–05186
37%
47%
BROWN MIDDLE06–08699
28%
54%
CHARLES Q MURPHREE PK-8PK–08846Not 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

79,126

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79912 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 79912 has a school score of 71/100. 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 79912 is approximately $322K. 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 79912 in El Paso has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.