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El Paseo

El Paseo

$254,304 Average Value
$458 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Suburban homes near New Mexico State University

Situated about 2 miles from downtown Las Cruces and less than a mile from New Mexico State University, El Paseo maintains a suburban feel despite its central location. El Paseo Road, the neighborhood’s central commercial corridor, is home to a variety of shops, local restaurants and fast-food options, and the CAP Index crime score is 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The free Roadrunner bus, bike lanes and sidewalks make it possible to get around the city without a car, and nearby Interstate 10 grants access to El Paso, 44 miles away.
Ranch-style and Southern-style homes make up El Paseo's main look.
Ranch-style and Southern-style homes make up El Paseo's main look.
Enjoy El Paseo's central location with a suburban neighborhood vibe.
Enjoy El Paseo's central location with a suburban neighborhood vibe.
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Ranch-style homes with a suburban feel

Most homes here are brick ranch-style houses, set in subdivisions like Crescent Park that have cul-de-sacs and curving, sidewalk-lined streets. “They’re older homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, and they’re on the smaller side, 1,200 to 1,500 square feet,” says Ronald Leone, an associate broker with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates who’s lived in the area since 2001.Paved two-car driveways lead to attached garages, and yards are landscaped with manicured grass or low-water plantings.

In the Heritage Farm subdivision, 21st-century Southwestern-style homes typically have stucco exteriors and flat roofs. Lot sizes vary from an eighth to a third of an acre, determining prices that range from around $230,000 to $470,000. Multi-family properties with two to seven units range from around $220,000 to $1.1 million. Low-rise apartment complexes are available to renters.

Along El Paseo Road

El Paseo Road is the neighborhood's main road, leading 2 miles to downtown Las Cruces. Interstate 10 is nearby and leads about 44 miles to El Paso. The fare-free Roadrunner bus stops throughout the neighborhood, and many streets are lined with sidewalks and bike lanes. The closest hospital is Memorial Medical Center, about 3 miles away. Las Cruces International Airport, a general aviation airport with commercial flights to Albuquerque, is 11 miles away, and the larger El Paso International Airport is a 50-mile trip.

Megaburritos at Burritos Victoria

El Paseo Road is lined with shopping and dining. Retailers range from Cowtown Boots to Ross Dress for Less, and though most restaurants are fast-food chains, locally owned spots include Burritos Victoria, known for their signature supersized megaburritos, and Dion’s Pizza, which offers dine-in and delivery. Valley Drive is close by, with local favorites like Chilitos, a mainstay for Mexican food since 1997, and Old Mesilla Pastry Café’s The Shed, the go-to for brunch since 1995. Nearby grocery stores include Albertsons and Walmart.
Enjoy local Mexican comfort food at Burritos Victoria in El Paseo.
Enjoy local Mexican comfort food at Burritos Victoria in El Paseo.
El Paseo features Dion's Pizza, a spot for comfort food.
El Paseo features Dion's Pizza, a spot for comfort food.
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Rentable plots at the Tony Gomez Community Garden

The 10-acre Frenger Park has a playground and grassy meadow, while nearby, the roughly 12-acre Gomez Park offers more green space and a community garden with rentable plots. At the Munson Senior Center, residents over 50 can take art and fitness classes or relax in the center’s park.

Route 28, which begins where Idaho Avenue meets Main Street, is a popular recreational biking route between Las Cruces and El Paso. “Las Cruces has a humongous cycling community,” says Luis Larrinua, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who’s sold homes here for 12 years. Several indoor gyms, like Planet Fitness on Paseo Road, offer indoor recreation when the weather’s too hot to get outside.
El Paseo residents can grow fresh veggies at Tony Gomez Community Garden.
El Paseo residents can grow fresh veggies at Tony Gomez Community Garden.
Fitness and art classes fill the schedule at Munson Senior Center in El Paseo.
Fitness and art classes fill the schedule at Munson Senior Center in El Paseo.
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The Performing Dance Club at Las Cruces High

Local kids can start school at Valley View Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, and then attend the C-plus-rated Zia Middle. At the B-rated Las Cruces High, students can join the Performing Dance Club; at 25 years old, it’s one of the longest-running clubs at the school, attracting up to 100 participants each year who dance at sports and community events. Nearby private schools include the A-minus-rated Mesilla Valley Christian for kindergarten through Grade 12. New Mexico State University, less than a mile away, enrolls nearly 15,000 students in around 180 degree programs.
Las Cruces High School serves El Paseo students.
Las Cruces High School serves El Paseo students.
Zia Middle School educates students from El Paseo.
Zia Middle School educates students from El Paseo.
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The Holiday Bazaar at the Las Cruces Convention Center

The nearby Las Cruces Convention Center hosts a range of events throughout the year, like the Holiday Bazaar in December, a three-day market with over 100 vendors, and Las Cruces Comic Con in August, a two-day celebration of comics and pop culture with costume contests and celebrity appearances.

In a Special Flood Hazard Area

Much of the neighborhood is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and is at high risk for flooding. Homeowners here might have to buy flood insurance and get special permits for building projects.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime El Paseo US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

El Paseo Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$460,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,354
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$458

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
578
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,779
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,909
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,413
Median Age
32
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$20,347
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$29,548

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.9%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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