Why Live in Festival Hills
Festival Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains and just over 5 miles from downtown El Paso, is a residential neighborhood known for its scenic beauty and mountain views. The area features a mix of older remodeled homes and newer properties, including late midcentury ranch-style homes, '90s-era Spanish Revival-style houses, and sprawling Modernist and Pueblo Revival-style properties. Condo and townhouse complexes with stucco exteriors and private balconies are also available. Residents often opt for low-water plantings and rock gardens due to the desert climate. The neighborhood has a vibrant dining scene along North Mesa Street, with local favorites such as La Empanaderia, Burritos Crisostomo, and Angry Owl Grill. For entertainment, locals frequent Tap & Bot’l for events like Karaoke Fridays and Trivia Mondays, and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas for special film screenings. The nearby Thousand Steps Hiking Trail offers a challenging 3-mile loop with stunning mountain views and is popular among hikers, runners, and bird watchers. Festival Hills is served by highly rated schools, including Green Elementary School, Wiggs Middle, and El Paso High, which offers a computer science magnet curriculum. The neighborhood is accessible via Sun Metro’s 205 bus line, with regional transit options including an Amtrak station 6 miles away and El Paso International Airport 14 miles to the east. Major thoroughfares like I-10 provide easy access to surrounding areas. Nearby hospitals include Las Palmas Medical Center, located about 5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Festival Hills a good place to live?
Festival Hills is a good place to live. Festival Hills is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Festival Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Festival Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $94,824 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 47.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Festival Hills are renters, with 63.7% of residents renting and 36.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Festival Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Festival Hills neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Festival Hills?
The median home price in Festival Hills is $467,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Festival Hills. The average household income in Festival Hills is $95K.
What are the best public schools in Festival Hills?
The best public schools that serve Festival Hills are:
What are the best private schools in Festival Hills?
The best private schools that serve Festival Hills are:
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Are home prices dropping in Festival Hills?
Yes, home prices in Festival Hills are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Festival Hills, TX
On average, homes in Festival Hills, El Paso sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Festival Hills, El Paso over the last 12 months is $390,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$390,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$515,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$258,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$161,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$132,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$467,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%