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San Elizario.
About
Life in San Elizario
San Elizario is a community of 10,123 people in Texas. The median household income is $49,977, median rent runs about $917 per month, and median home values are around $110,400. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
San Elizario at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Foreign-Born
29.5%
Broadband Internet
89.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Elizario: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Elizario, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (98.0%), and 90.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.0%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
55.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.44
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 35% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in San Elizario
In San Elizario, rent runs 35% below the TX average, and home values are 61% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,769
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $182,231 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in San Elizario and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in El Paso County, which includes San Elizario, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
San Elizario: El Paso County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Paso County (county-wide) · Annual averages
San Elizario is about 1% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
El Paso, TX metro area
Commute34.3 min avg
How San Elizario residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Elizario, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 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 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in San Elizario runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
19.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
138
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
San Elizario 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 San Elizario, 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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
San Elizario is about 1% 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 San Elizario, 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
San Elizario is about 1% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Elizario has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
110
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
81
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 29°F | 0.36" |
| Feb | 67°F | 33°F | 0.37" |
| Mar | 75°F | 40°F | 0.25" |
| Apr | 83°F | 47°F | 0.23" |
| May | 91°F | 54°F | 0.50" |
| Jun | 98°F | 63°F | 0.65" |
| Jul | 95°F | 67°F | 1.68" |
| Aug | 94°F | 66°F | 1.45" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 1.12" |
| Oct | 81°F | 48°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 70°F | 35°F | 0.36" |
| Dec | 60°F | 29°F | 0.54" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Elizario
Uninsured
30.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Elizario's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Horizon City
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 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.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Elizario
San Elizario's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
5.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near San Elizario (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 24,214 students · in-state tuition $3,274 · 25% graduate · median earnings $39,679 (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 San Elizario
San Elizario 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
57 mi awayWhite Sands National Park
National Park
83 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
84 mi awayCities Near San Elizario
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to San Elizario?
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San Elizario FAQ
Is San Elizario, Texas affordable?⌄
San Elizario's median rent is $917/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,977/year. Median home value is $110,400.
Is San Elizario, Texas safe?⌄
San Elizario's violent crime rate was 20 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 138 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in San Elizario, Texas?⌄
El Paso County, which includes San Elizario, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Elizario, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in San Elizario is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $917/month and median household income is $49,977/year. The median home value is $110,400. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Elizario, Texas?⌄
The average commute in San Elizario is 34 minutes, which is longer than 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