The Town FilesSan Elizario, Texas
City in El Paso County · population 10,116 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,400
- Household income
- $49,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 31.1
San Elizario is a city of 10,116 people in El Paso County, Texas. The median home is worth $110,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 73% of Texas towns, more walkable than 71% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 70% of Texas towns.
How San Elizario ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in San Elizario is worth $110,400, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $49,977, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $917 a month. 68.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Elizario | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $917 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $49,977 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 68.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in San Elizario
| People | San Elizario | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in San Elizario
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 28.8°F. About 8.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Elizario since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 21, 1992 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 22, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on November 4, 2016.
Severe weather in El Paso County since 1996
El Paso County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| September 10, 2008 | Hurricane | EM-3294: Hurricane Ike |
Jobs and pay in El Paso County
El Paso County had 333,908 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,230 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in San Elizario itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in San Elizario
6 public schools with 3,009 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ELIZARIO H S | 9-12 | 1,018 | 18.5 |
| JOSEFA L SAMBRANO EL | K-2 | 603 | 21.5 |
| ALFONSO BORREGO SR EL | 3-6 | 495 | 20.6 |
| ANN M GARCIA-ENRIQUEZ MIDDLE | 7-8 | 418 | 16.7 |
| L G ALARCON EL | 3-6 | 304 | 16.9 |
| LORENZO LOYA PRI | PK-PK | 171 | 17.1 |
Towns near San Elizario
- Socorro, TX4.2 mi · 34,306 people · home $144,500
- Sparks, TX6.6 mi · 4,760 people · home $103,800
- Horizon City, TX8.1 mi · 22,489 people · home $170,200
- Fabens, TX8.2 mi · 7,498 people · home $95,500
- Agua Dulce, TX9.1 mi · 3,218 people · home $120,600
- Homestead Meadows South, TX17.1 mi · 7,142 people · home $173,500
- Fort Bliss, TX19.2 mi · 11,260 people · home —
- Homestead Meadows North, TX19.4 mi · 5,210 people · home $192,800
San Elizario questions
Is San Elizario, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Elizario scores better for retirees than 13% of Texas towns and quieter than 15%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in San Elizario?
The median owner-occupied home in San Elizario is valued at $110,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,977, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $917 a month.
What is the weather like in San Elizario?
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does San Elizario get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Elizario since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)