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ZIP 79928

Population: 86,599 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 79928 is $262,212 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $303,950 after a median 84 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,804/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,212

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$262,212
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$262,212

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$303,950
Median list price
$324,975
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
567
For-sale inventory
982
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
818
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
117 days
New listings (monthly)
181

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,804/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$969/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,146/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,559/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,915/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
5
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS, CLINT ISD
Schools include
IDEA HORIZON VISTA ACADEMY, IDEA HORIZON VISTA COLLEGE PREPARATORY, HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - EL PASO, DESERT HILLS EL, FRANK MACIAS EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,482
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,108

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (16 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Rancho San Lorenzo Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE HORIZON CITY CAMPUS
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2009
Housing built before 1970
1.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,537
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79928State medianUS median
Typical home value$262,212—$288,527
Median sale price$303,950—$325,000
Median days on market84 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,804/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,537—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 79928?
$262,212.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79928?
$303,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79928?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79928?
Typical rent: $1,804/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79928?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79928?
20 schools (10 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 79928 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79928?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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