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Horizon City.
About
Life in Horizon City
Horizon City is a community of 23,069 people in Texas. The median household income is $65,702, median rent runs about $1,280 per month, and median home values are around $170,200. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Horizon City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Foreign-Born
23.2%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+11.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Horizon City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Horizon City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.0%), and 72.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.7%
of residents
65 and Older
5.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
55.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.1%
of households
Married Couples
63.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Horizon City
In Horizon City, rent runs 9% below the TX average, and home values are 40% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
64.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,399
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,399 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Horizon City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes Horizon City, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Horizon City: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Horizon City is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Horizon City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
El Paso, TX metro area
Commute29.4 min avg
How Horizon City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Horizon City, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Horizon City runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
520.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Horizon City Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 38 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Paso County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Paso County, which includes Horizon City, the most common type is drought, with 38 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | Drought | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Drought | $350,000 |
| 2023 | 18 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | High Wind | $150,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $656,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | High Wind | $80,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $125,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
19 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
Horizon City is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality70 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Horizon City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
70
Good Days
66
per year
Moderate Days
236
per year
Unhealthy Days
30
per year
El Paso County, county-wide
Horizon City is about 3% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Horizon City has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Hot Days/Year
117
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
48
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 35°F | 0.39" |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 0.40" |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 0.24" |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 0.17" |
| May | 89°F | 62°F | 0.43" |
| Jun | 97°F | 71°F | 0.73" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 1.58" |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 1.67" |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 1.52" |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.43" |
| Dec | 58°F | 34°F | 0.63" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Horizon City
Horizon City has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
23.7%
of residents
The Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · El Paso
William Beaumont Amg (ft Bliss)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 13.2 mi away · El Paso
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Horizon City
Horizon City's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Horizon City (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,214 students · in-state tuition $3,274 · 25% graduate · median earnings $39,679 (10 yrs after entry)
Southwest University at El Paso
15 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,073 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 69% graduate · median earnings $37,010 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chamizal National Memorial, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Horizon City
Horizon City has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chamizal National Memorial (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayButterfield Overland National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
54 mi awayWhite Sands National Park
National Park
76 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
78 mi awayCities Near Horizon City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Horizon City FAQ
Is Horizon City, Texas affordable?⌄
Horizon City's median rent is $1,280/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $65,737/year. Median home value is $170,200.
Is Horizon City, Texas safe?⌄
Horizon City's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 520 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Horizon City, Texas?⌄
El Paso County, which includes Horizon City, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Horizon City, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Horizon City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,280/month and median household income is $65,737/year. The median home value is $170,200. About 64% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Horizon City, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Horizon City is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from