Climate
Desert weather and over 305 days of sunshine per year are typical in “Sun City.”
Geography
El Paso sits in the Franklin Mountains, along the Rio Grande and the Mexican border.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the University of Texas-El Paso as well as many historical sites, including the Mission Ysleta, Camino Real, and Concordia Cemetery.
Recreation
El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park is the nation’s largest urban park, while Juárez, Mexico, is just across the border.
Historical
The Mission Ysleta was used as a Pueblo Indian refugee camp in 1675 and is the oldest continuously used church in the United States.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 610,387
- Population under 55:
- 78.3%
- Population over 55:
- 21.7%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Albuquerque
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 98°F July High, 41°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $33,218
- Median home price:
- $130,853
- Average property tax:
- $2,791
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 10%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 146
- Middle schools:
- 75
- High schools:
- 56
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 15/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 16/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 21/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 458
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