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Locals get Franklin Mountain views and delicious Mexican food
Set in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains, just over 5 miles from downtown El Paso, the residential enclave of Festival Hills is known for its scenic beauty and mountain views. “There are older homes that have been remodeled and some newer homes and pocket subdivisions,” says Sandy Messer, local real estate broker with 45 years of experience in El Paso and owner of Sandy Messer & Associates. “It still has an urban feel. You can walk to grocery stores, bars and restaurants. It’s great for professionals who work all day and want to come home and relax.”
Festival Hills rests snugly on the west side of El Paso by the Franklin Mountains.
Little Shack has been a Festival Hills gem since 2010.
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Spanish and Pueblo Revival homes with desert foliage
Due to the desert climate, many residents trade grassy lawns for low-water plantings and rock gardens. Late midcentury three-bedroom ranch-style homes with brick and stone facades can sell for as little as $250,000, while ‘90s-era multi-story Spanish Revival-style homes with four bedrooms and prominent two-car garages can sell for $500,000. Sprawling five-bedroom Modernist and Pueblo Revival-style properties with flat roofs and asymmetrical compositions sit on large, well-maintained lots dotted with palm trees and can sell for over $800,000. Condo and townhouse complexes offer three-bedroom units with stucco exteriors and private balconies for around $200,000.
The homes within Festival Hills offer stunning vistas of the Franklin Mountains.
Festival Hills provides a range of housing options, from townhouses to apartments.
Some modern homes in the Festival Hills neighborhood feature stucco siding.
Spanish revival homes in Festival Hills are surrounded by carefully designed desert landscapes.
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Mexican cuisine along North Mesa Street
Many local restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine line North Mesa Street on Festival Hills’ southern border. Locals can visit La Empanaderia to try empanadas with meat, vegetables, seafood or sweet fillings. The family-owned Mexican chain Burritos Crisostomo serves authentic burritos with quick service, while the locally-owned Angry Owl Grill is known for their burgers packed with flavor. Residents can head to the nearby RV Grocery for kitchen necessities, including international food items.
Feast on freshness at El Pez On in Festival Hills.
Savor the moment at Boba Tea Top in Festival Hills.
Cake Boutique has had over 14 years of sweet success in Festival Hills.
Eloise, a culinary masterpiece nestled in Festival Hills, was established in 2012.
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Trivia nights and more at Tap & Bot’l
Locals enjoy gathering at Tap & Bot’l, the locally owned neighborhood bar, for Karaoke Fridays, Trivia Mondays, and other events like their annual Halloween costume contest. For movie buffs, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas has a location within the neighborhood where they host special screenings of classic films.
Sip, savor and socialize at Tap & Bot'L in Festival Hills.
Alamo Drafthouse offers the ultimate cinematic experience in the Festival Hills neighborhood.
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El Paso schools with dual language programs
Local kids may attend Green Elementary School, rated B-plus by Niche, which offers a dual language immersion program and afterschool robotics club. The B-plus-rated Wiggs Middle also offers dual language programs, plus afterschool activities like chess and coding clubs. The A-minus-rated El Paso High is represented by its mascot, the Tigers, and offers a computer science magnet curriculum where students can earn an Associate of Arts Degree from El Paso Community College.
The halls of Green Elementary School display white, green and blue as the school's colors.
Wiggs Middle School is only a few steps from Lamar Elementary School.
Proudly standing the test of time, El Paso High is the city's longest-serving high school.
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Getting fresh air at Thousand Steps Hiking Trail
Right next to Festival Hills sits the Thousand Steps Hiking Trail, a 3-mile loop trail open year-round in the Franklin Mountains. Although the route is considered to be somewhat challenging, it’s a popular hiking and running spot with locals who love the gorgeous mountain views. “There’s lots of vegetation and wildlife in the area,” Messer says. “It’s just got great scenic beauty and stunning sunsets.” This dog-friendly trail is also known to be popular with bird watchers.
Discover serenity at Crestmont Park, a quick drive from Festival Hills.
The Thousand Steps Trail is a 2.8-mile loop near the Festival Hills neighborhood.
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I-10 access and local bus routes
Sun Metro’s 205 bus line can take residents of Festival Hills up and down North Mesa Street, from the West Ten shopping mall on the northwest end to downtown El Paso on the southeast end. For regional transit, Amtrak has a train station 6 miles south in downtown El Paso, while El Paso International Airport sits about 14 miles to the east. I-10 can take locals to outlying areas of New Mexico and Texas. Nearby hospitals include Las Palmas Medical Center, which is about 5 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Snow Heights Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Paul Harvey Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Irwin J Lambka Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Palo Verde Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Crestmont Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Galatzan Park
Bike Trails
Football
Soccer
Transit
Airport
El Paso International
33 min drive
Bus
Shadow Mountain\Silver Springs
Bus
200 Shadow Mountain\Enterprise
Bus
Mesa\Crown Point
Bus
4848 Mesa\Argonaut
Bus
4798 Mesa\Castellano
Bus
5426 Mesa & Festival
Bus
Mesa\Mesa Hills
Festival Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Festival Hills, El Paso sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Festival Hills, El Paso over the last 12 months is $399,999, up 122% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,829
Median Age
35
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,350
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,824
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
47.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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