Downtown El Paso
Buying into the community
El Paso has an incredibly rich architectural history. Downtown features buildings built in Art Deco, Bhutanese, Greek Revival, and Romanesque styles. Unfortunately, many of the original homes in the area were taken down when the railroad arrived in the 1880s and the area became rich with commerce. Luckily, there’s a historic neighborhood nearby called Sunset Heights Historic District, which was designated in 1983 as a way to preserve a large amount of dense housing near Downtown. The median housing price is $167,000.Attending El Paso Independent School District
Serving nearly 50,000 students across 80 separate campuses, the El Paso Independent School District has been teaching students and creating leaders since 1882. They oversee 10 high schools, 14 middle schools, 46 elementary schools, and 2 prekindergarten facilities among other specialty schools. The public schools in the city are ranked among the best in the nation and many of them are in and around Downtown.Tula Irrobali Park, and other outdoor spaces
El Paso has numerous parks and green spaces scattered throughout the city. Some of the spaces in Downtown include Tula Irrobali Park, Magoffin Park, and the Paseo de los Heroes Park. Tula Irrobali Park features a baseball diamond, basketball court, and playground while Magoffin Park also has a playground and gazebo. The Paseo de los Heroes extends along the median of Olives V. Any Avenue and offers shade trees, benches, and a play space for children.Downtown has bakeries, art galleries and dining options
Downtown El Paso has all the conveniences and amenities of a metropolitan area combined with the feel of a laid-back Southwestern town. There are numerous corner stores and grocery shops in the area as well as a bakery where fresh bread can be found each morning. Retail commerce is abundant in the area as are hotels, museums, art galleries, and restaurants as well as public transportation.Chalk the Block and Viva! El Paso
Throughout the year, dozens of events like festivals and marathons delight locals and visitors alike. There’s the Chalk the Block event, which takes place in October and allows artists to take over the streets of El Paso with out-of-this-world drawings. The three-day festival has quickly become the largest free event in the Southwest and regularly has more than 45,000 people attending. Then there’s Viva! El Paso, an outdoor experience which takes place each July and August. The musical extravaganza celebrates the four cultures that have shaped the city over the past four centuries.Streetcars return to n the city
Commuting in El Paso takes less time than in other U.S. cities since the daily drive to work here is only 22 minutes one-way while the rest of the nation averages 26 minutes one-way. Most people travel alone in their cars, although more than 11% of workers carpool here as well. For those without a car, El Paso’s public transit, like their newly returned streetcars, will have you to work in no time. The streetcars travel a nearly five-mile double loop through both uptown and downtown and have free Wi-Fi available in each vehicle.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Henry Guillen
Henry Guillen
Cornerstone Realty
(915) 975-0936
118 Total Sales
1 in Downtown El Paso
$105,000 Price
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Sandra Martinez
Sandra Martinez
Dependable Real Estate Group
(915) 995-9822
36 Total Sales
1 in Downtown El Paso
$65,000 Price
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Cassandra Rosales
Cassandra Rosales
eXp Realty LLC
(915) 268-1149
143 Total Sales
2 in Downtown El Paso
$169K - $336K Price Range
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Alejandro Gamboa
Alejandro Gamboa
Keller Williams Realty
(915) 621-2294
171 Total Sales
2 in Downtown El Paso
$55K - $150K Price Range
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Dora Camarena
Dora Camarena
Sandy Messer & Associates
(915) 206-5182
74 Total Sales
2 in Downtown El Paso
$185K - $350K Price Range
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Panfilo Perez
Panfilo Perez
R.G. Schaeffer and Associates
(915) 205-3357
22 Total Sales
1 in Downtown El Paso
$80,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
San Jacinto Plaza
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Visitor Center
Armijo Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Aztec Calendar Park
- Trails
Firefighters Memorial Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cleveland Square Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Chihuahuita Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tula Irrobali Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown El Paso | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown El Paso Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown El Paso, El Paso sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown El Paso, El Paso over the last 12 months is $453,900, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$453,900
Median Sale Price
$453,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$453,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$405
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
585
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,401
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,401
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,240
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,222
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,849
Median Age
39
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$15,422
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$24,537
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
46.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
40.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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