Tejas is an established neighborhood conveniently located near I-10
The small neighborhood of Tejas in south El Paso developed throughout the 1950s, much of it before the construction of Interstate 10. Today, that highway runs along the neighborhood’s north side. “That area was the heart of El Paso when the interstate came in,” says Albert Aguilar of Mary Aguilar Realtors. “It’s very convenient and still popular. I-10 runs through the middle of El Paso, so being near a freeway doesn’t affect the neighborhood. It’s kind of the norm for E Paso. It actually makes it easier to get around.”
A row of ranch style homes make up the majority of homes in Tejas, El Paso.
Lincoln Park reveals its artistic soul through captivating pillar murals.
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Older homes in a nice, established area
Because most of the homes in Tejas were built by the mid-1950s, they are smaller than the contemporary homes found in other areas of the city. The simple, traditional designs incorporate regional architectural elements such as flat or low-angle roofs. “It’s an established, good neighborhood,” Aguilar says. “It’s older, but nice.”
Water runoff is not a major concern in the city’s arid, high-desert climate. While evergreens and other native trees add to the neighborhood aesthetic, most yards are hardscaped with stone or other materials. This makes upkeep easier in a city that gets limited rainfall. Many homes have created courtyard-style front yards with decorative stone-built walls. Prices typically range from the low $100,000s to the low $200,000s, although the occasional newly built home can sell for nearly $300,000. “The older homes do need some upgraded amenities, depending on the property,” Aguilar says. “But it’s very affordable for the first-time homebuyer.”
A bright green home stands out near the industrial backdrop in Tejas, El Paso.
This newer stucco home mixes modern touches with Tejas’ traditional style.
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Frontage road allows easy access to stores, restaurants around I-10
The Gateway Boulevard frontage road, which separates the neighborhood’s north side from I-10, allows residents to quickly access a large concentration of restaurants and retail stores along the interstate with very little interstate travel. “El Paso is unique in that it has frontage roads on both sides of the freeway,” Aguilar says. “I’ve been to other cities that didn’t have that, and it was weird.” West Texas Chophouse and Pho Tre Bien are popular local chains that stand out among the dining options just minutes away. Big-box retailers include Walmart, Sears and Best Buy. On the other side of the neighborhood, nearby Fox Plaza Shopping Center offers more options. Plenty of contemporary shopping, dining and entertainment can be found in downtown El Paso about 5 miles away.
Target off I-10 offers quick shopping near the Tejas neighborhood in El Paso.
Cuchara Mexican Grill is a local favorite to those in living in Tejas.
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Options include a new PK-8 school and a neighborhood Catholic school
Hawkins Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, is located just outside the neighborhood. Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 opened in 2023 and does not have a Niche grade. The school was created from the consolidation of Hughey Elementary and Ross Middle schools. Burges High School, rated B-minus, has a Military Family Liaison to support military-connected parents. The neighborhood is home to the private St. Pius X School, which serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and is part of a complex that includes St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Coach Wally Hartley School PK-8
St. Pius X offers private Catholic education in the heart of Tejas, El Paso.
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Two nearby parks offer a variety of amenities
The closest green spaces are about 2 miles away. Edgemere Linear Park features a mile-long, tree-lined paved trail. Jim Crouch Park was recently renamed to honor a U.S. Army veteran who officiated more than 14,000 volleyball and basketball games in the city. Formerly Ponder Park, Crouch Park has a playground and ballfields that host organized youth leagues. The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is less than a 10-minute drive via I-10.
In Cielo Vista's Ponder Park, young athletes discover the thrill of baseball.
Stay active at the Edgemere Linear Park in Cielo Vista.
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Medical center, army base, airport are all close by
Residents can catch the bus along several neighborhood roadways for travel to nearby local points of interest, including University Medical Center El Paso. The bus also stops in the heart of downtown El Paso, although the cultural heart of the city is only about a 5-mile drive from the neighborhood via I-10. Fort Bliss and El Paso International Airport, two of the city’s top employers, are conveniently located just north of the neighborhood.
The Buffalo Soldier Gate at Fort Bliss is just minutes north of Tejas, El Paso.
The El Paso Children's Hospital opened in 2012 near Austin Terrace neighborhood.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,235
Median Age
42
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,226
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$36,156
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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