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Socorro.
About
Life in Socorro
Socorro offers an affordable alternative to El Paso proper, with a median home value around $145,000 and median rent under $1,100 monthly—genuine cost-of-living advantages if your job can support it. The workforce here is practical and service-oriented: construction, retail, office jobs, and trades dominate, and the 4.4% unemployment rate suggests decent job availability, though most people commute 26+ minutes for work, likely into El Paso. The community is predominantly Latino and family-focused, with about 45% of households raising children, stable married-couple households at 52%, and a median age around 35.
Socorro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Foreign-Born
32.3%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Socorro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Socorro, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (97.2%), and 83.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.25
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 26% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Socorro
In Socorro, rent runs 26% below the TX average, and home values are 49% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,157
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $210,436 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Socorro and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Socorro is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Socorro 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
Commute26.8 min avg
How Socorro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Socorro, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 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 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Socorro runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
261.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
712.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Socorro 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 Socorro, 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
Socorro is about 4% 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 Socorro, 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
Socorro is about 4% 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
Socorro 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
9.2"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Socorro
Uninsured
32.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Socorro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Horizon City
The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · El Paso
El Paso Children's Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 13.7 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.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Socorro
Socorro's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Socorro (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
13.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 2,073 students · in-state tuition $16,000 · 69% graduate · median earnings $37,010 (10 yrs after entry)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
13.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 242 students · in-state tuition $14,978 · 92% graduate
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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Socorro
Socorro has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chamizal National Memorial (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chamizal National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayButterfield Overland National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
54 mi awayWhite Sands National Park
National Park
79 mi awayGuadalupe Mountains National Park
National Park
83 mi awayCities Near Socorro
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Socorro?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Socorro FAQ
Is Socorro, Texas affordable?⌄
Socorro's median rent is $1,032/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,744/year. Median home value is $144,500.
Is Socorro, Texas safe?⌄
Socorro's violent crime rate was 262 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 713 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Socorro, Texas?⌄
Socorro has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Socorro, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Socorro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,032/month and median household income is $54,744/year. The median home value is $144,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Socorro, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Socorro is 27 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