The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79906 sells for about $257,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,675 a month.
ZIP 79906 — El Paso
The 79906 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and a balanced supply of inventory. While competition is present, the market is not experiencing the extreme volatility seen in other national metros, driven largely by consistent demand from the local military and logistics workforce.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and budget-conscious commuters seeking proximity to major employment centers and outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 19.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 79906, El Paso County TX
Crime rates in the 79906 area are generally higher than the national average, consistent with urban trends in the broader El Paso region.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the El Paso Independent School District, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, typical for the high-desert climate of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to Fort Bliss and the logistics/manufacturing sectors near the international border, with ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Northeast El Paso corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents in 79906 benefit from direct access to US-54, providing a relatively efficient commute to downtown El Paso and the major employment hubs in the Northeast.
The area features proximity to the Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and outdoor activities, alongside local community parks and neighborhood shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from military personnel and local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The economy is anchored by Fort Bliss, the healthcare sector, and international trade/logistics operations centered in the El Paso border region.
The area is served by a network of major highways including US-54 and I-10, with limited public transit options primarily provided by Sun Metro bus routes.
Development is focused on residential infill and commercial expansion along the major arterial corridors of the Northeast sector.
The El Paso Central Appraisal District performs annual market value assessments for all residential and commercial properties within the county.
Parcels are subject to levies from the El Paso Independent School District, the City of El Paso, and El Paso County, along with specialized hospital and community college district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with market health remaining stable despite periodic weather-related claims.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wet 'N' Wild Waterworld4.416.4 mi
- Western Playland4.48.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's El Paso4.21.7 mi
- Fiesta Park4.55.9 mi
- Las Anitas49.7 mi
- Sun Bowl4.56.3 mi
- Don Haskins Center4.66.1 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.33.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino48.9 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.56.9 mi
- El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens4.33.4 mi
- Sunland Park Casino48.9 mi
- Cathedral of Ciudad Juarez4.76.6 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.66 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Las Palmas XD and SCREENX4.58.1 mi
- Casa De Juan Gabriel4.66 mi
- La Nube STEAM Discovery Center4.65.9 mi
- Western Playland4.48.9 mi
- Paso del Norte Cultural Center4.74.9 mi
- La Rodadora Espacio Interactivo4.78.2 mi
- Borunda Park4.65.8 mi
- San Jacinto Plaza4.75.8 mi
- Eastside Sports Complex4.411.5 mi
- Parque Galeana4.37.8 mi
- Franklin Mountains State Park4.79.6 mi
- Topgolf El Paso4.56.9 mi
- Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course4.510.3 mi
- Butterfield Trail Golf Club4.14.3 mi
- El Paso Country Club4.611 mi
- Ascarate Golf Course4.33.7 mi
- Cielo Vista Mall4.42.8 mi
- Plaza Las Misiones4.48.4 mi
- Plaza Sendero Juárez4.58.1 mi
- Plaza Sendero Las Torres4.512.8 mi
- Rio Grande Mall4.55.5 mi
- El Paso International Airport4.52.2 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport4.111.7 mi
- Volaris Ciudad Juarez3.712 mi
- EpShuttles4.76 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hiking and mountain biking trails with scenic desert views.
Community facility with sports fields and recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.