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San Elizario, Texas · ZIP 79849

San Elizario — ZIP 79849

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San Elizario (79849) scores 76/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $181K.

76OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$181K

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

$181K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 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
ALFONSO BORREGO SR EL03–06510
33%
39%
ANN M GARCIA-ENRIQUEZ MIDDLE07–08408
30%
41%
L G ALARCON EL03–06297
26%
36%
SAN ELIZARIO H S09–12985
15%
29%
JOSEFA L SAMBRANO ELKG–02554Not reportedNot reported
LORENZO LOYA PRIPK–PK173Not 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

13,582

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

30.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79849 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 79849 has a school score of 55/100. 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 79849 is approximately $181K. 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 79849 in San Elizario has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.