Question 1

Is 79936 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79936 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 79936 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 79936?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79936 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 79936. 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, 79936 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 79936?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 79936 is approximately $222K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 79936 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 79936 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 79936 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 79936 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 79936 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.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
VISTA DEL FUTURO CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–08	—	—	—
CAPT WALTER E CLARKE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
SIERRA VISTA STEAM ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
VISTA DEL SOL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	PK–05	—	—	—
MYRTLE COOPER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
O'SHEA KELEHER WHOLE CHILD ACADEMY	PK–05	—	—	—
MONTWOOD H S	09–12	—	—	—
AMERICAS H S	09–12	—	—	—
MONTWOOD MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
ELFIDA CHAVEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
JANE A HAMBRIC SCHOOL	PK–08	—	—	—
LOMA VERDE	PK–05	—	—	—
BILL SYBERT SCHOOL	PK–08	—	—	—
HELEN BALL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WILLIAM D SLIDER MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
BENITO MARTINEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GLEN COVE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PEBBLE HILLS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TIERRA DEL SOL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ROBBIN E L WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
HANKS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—